· Mildred Pierce · @ George Mason Regional Library

Oddball Cinema Presents: Food for Thought

Skip the remake and watch the original film adaptation of Mildred Pierce (1945), a gripping film noir from James M. Cain’s acclaimed novel. The story follows a determined woman who builds a thriving restaurant business during the Great Depression, all while navigating a troubled relationship with her daughter. With stylish direction and a powerhouse performance by Joan Crawford, Mildred Pierce transforms Cain’s hard-edged novel into a tense, emotionally layered classic.

■ Title — Mildred Pierce
■ Director — Michael Curtiz
■ Cast — Joan Crawford, Jack Carson, Zachary Scott
■ ©1945 | Unrated | 1h 51m | Film Noir