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Where was Mildred Pierce filmed?

1950 film, directed by Michael Curtiz.

  • Malibu

The story is set in Los Angeles, about 26 miles (42 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Los Angeles
Filmed in
Malibu
Distance
About 26 miles (42 km) between Los Angeles and the nearest filming location.
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About Mildred Pierce

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Released
1950
Director
Michael Curtiz
Cast
Joan CrawfordJack CarsonZachary ScottAnn BlythEve ArdenMoroni OlsenButterfly McQueenBruce BennettLee PatrickCharles Trowbridge
Genre
DramaFilm Noir
Based on
Mildred Pierce
Awards
Academy Award for Best Actress

The police tell Mildred her first husband, Bert Pierce, is guilty of the murder, because he owned the gun, had a motive, and does not deny the crime.

Their quarrel intensifies after a phone call from Bert's mistress, Maggie Biederhof, and they separate.

Beragon owns the building that Mildred wants to purchase for a restaurant, and he pursues a romantic interest in her.

Famous lines from Mildred Pierce

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Well then why..Mildred
  • Veda, don't talk like that!Mildred
  • Especially when it looks like a sure thing.Wally
  • You make me feel just like Little Red Riding Hood.Mildred
  • It's a good thing California winters are so short.Mildred

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