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7.4/10
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A working-class woman is willing to do whatever it takes to give her daughter a socially promising future.A working-class woman is willing to do whatever it takes to give her daughter a socially promising future.A working-class woman is willing to do whatever it takes to give her daughter a socially promising future.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 2 nominations total
Jessie Arnold
- Ed's Landlady
- (uncredited)
Harry Bowen
- Man Watching Wedding Behind Stella
- (unconfirmed)
- (uncredited)
Harlan Briggs
- Mr. Beamer
- (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
- Train Passenger
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe movie was so popular that it became a radio serial on 25 October 1937, dramatizing the later lives of characters in the movie. The serial lasted for 18 years.
- GoofsWhen Stella is working on the sofa in her light robe, you can see the padding on her rear. This is later in the movie.
- Quotes
Stella Martin 'Stell' Dallas: I've always been known to have a stack of style!
- Alternate versionsThere is an Italian edition of this film on DVD, distributed by DNA srl, "STELLA DALLAS (Amore sublime, 1937) + ORCHIDEA BIANCA (1947)" (2 Films on a single DVD), re-edited with the contribution of film historian Riccardo Cusin. This version is also available for streaming on some platforms.
- ConnectionsEdited into Histoire(s) du cinéma: Seul le cinéma (1994)
- SoundtracksSmiles
(1917) (uncredited)
Music by Lee S. Roberts
Whistled by George Walcott twice
Played by the pianist during the silent movi
Featured review
Some things were just never meant to be!
In the '30s, musicals glorifying rich people dominated Hollywood; "Stella Dallas" turned that genre on its head. Stella Martin (Barbara Stanwyck) comes from the working class and is as unrefined as can be. She decides to get out of that life by marrying very wealthy Stephen Dallas (John Boles). They have a daughter, Laurel (Anne Shirley), but then Stella and Stephen begin to drift apart from each other. As Stella refuses to adapt to the rich lifestyle, she decides to sacrifice everything so that Laurel may live a better life.
Watching the movie, I can see why producer Samuel Goldwyn cried when he saw it. The top-notch acting from all the cast members, and the excellent use of cinematography, make this a movie meriting all forms of accolades. It is a perfect movie in every way, shape and form. Above all, it shows what a great actress Barbara Stanwyck was. Few movies have ever been as great as "Stella Dallas".
Watching the movie, I can see why producer Samuel Goldwyn cried when he saw it. The top-notch acting from all the cast members, and the excellent use of cinematography, make this a movie meriting all forms of accolades. It is a perfect movie in every way, shape and form. Above all, it shows what a great actress Barbara Stanwyck was. Few movies have ever been as great as "Stella Dallas".
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- Also known as
- Majka ili bludnica
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,000,000
- Runtime1 hour 46 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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