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Stella Dallas (1937)

Stella Dallas (1937)
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Produced by Sam Goldwyn, this second film version of Olive Higgins Prouty's Stella Dallas is by far the best. The combined talents of Goldwyn, director King Vidor and star Barbara Stanwyck lift this property far above the level of mere soap opera. Stanwyck is perfectly cast as Stella Martin, the loud, vulgar factory-town girl who snares wealthy husband Stephen Dallas (John Boles). When Stephen is offered a job in New York, Stella stays behind, knowing that she'll never be part of her husband's social circle. She pals around platonically with her old beau, the cheap and tasteless Ed Munn (Alan Hale), a fact that drives yet another wedge between Stella and her husband. The final straw is daughter Laurel's (Anne Shirley) birthday party, which is boycotted by the local bluenoses. Though she would like to remain part of her daughter's life, Stella knows that she and she alone is the reason that Laurel is shunned by the rest of the community. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Barbara StanwyckJohn Boles, (more)
Director(s):
King Vidor
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Stella Dallas

Produced by Sam Goldwyn, this second film version of Olive Higgins Prouty's Stella Dallas is by far the best. The combined talents of Goldwyn, director King Vidor and star Barbara Stanwyck lift this property far above the level of mere soap opera. Stanwyck is perfectly cast as Stella Martin, the loud, vulgar factory-town girl who snares wealthy husband Stephen Dallas (John Boles). When Stephen is offered a job in New York, Stella stays behind, knowing that she'll never be part of her husband's social circle. She pals around platonically with her old beau, the cheap and tasteless Ed Munn (Alan Hale), a fact that drives yet another wedge between Stella and her husband. The final straw is daughter Laurel's (Anne Shirley) birthday party, which is boycotted by the local bluenoses. Though she would like to remain part of her daughter's life, Stella knows that she and she alone is the reason that Laurel is shunned by the rest of the community. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
106 mins

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Director(s):
King Vidor
Writer(s):
Gertrude PurcellVictor HeermanHarry Wagstaff Gribble
Producer(s):
Samuel Goldwyn
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Kolleen G.

Finally saw this! I had heard it was good. I only knew of Barbara Stanwyck because of the Big Valley tv show. It was great to see her in this, and she didn't disappoint!

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Jeff M.

one of stanwyck's better acting turns. the plot seemed very timeless & current given relationships today. kind of like lady for a day in reverse? this is worth repeat viewing & a remastering effort

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Katherine E.

I didn't realize Barbara Stanwyck could play such a tender character. i enjoyed this movie throughout, until the end. But I HATE movies/plays where a mother sacrifices a close relationship with her own children 'for their own good.' My mom died when I was 19 - losing your mother for any reason is a terrible thing to happen to a child or young adult. It isn't noble to walk away from a child that love you. This is worth watching, even though I hated the ending.

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