![]() The film was nominated for 6 Oscars, and Joan won the Best Actress award. Producer Jerry Wald insisted she get the part over director Michael Curtiz’s objection that she was a prima donna and difficult to work with. Mildred Pierce is a noir melodrama that served as a comeback film for waning star Joan Crawford, who was recently dumped by MGM. ![]() “Mildred Pierce is a noir melodrama that served as a comeback film for waning star Joan Crawford…” Jones) Runtime: 113 Warner Brothers 1945) Eve Arden (Ida), Butterfly McQueen (Lottie), Jo Ann Marlowe (Kay), Lee Patrick (Maggie Binderhof), Chester Clute (Mr. Cain novel/Ranald MacDougall cinematographer: Ernest Haller editor: David Weisbart cast: Joan Crawford (Mildred Pierce), Ann Blyth (Veda Pierce), Jack Carson (Wally Fay), Zachary Scott (Monte Beragon), Bruce Bennett (Bert Pierce), Moroni Olsen (Inspector Peterson). (director: Michael Curtiz screenwriters: James M. ![]()
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