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Stella Dallas

Sure - I like a good time!

6.9(103)19371h 46m2

A working-class woman is willing to do whatever it takes to give her daughter a socially promising future.

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Status
Released
Budget
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Box office
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Language
English
  • sacrifice
  • boston, massachusetts
  • compassion
  • class distinction
  • somber

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Behind the camera

Director

King Vidor

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United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereNew York City, New York5 Aug 1937
    • TheatricalNR6 Aug 1937
  • SwedenSE

    • Theatrical2 May 1938

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Stella Dallas was released on 6 August 1937.

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    CinemaSerf

    6/20/2022

    7/10

    Barbara Stanwyck is the ambitious, working class "Stella" who, determined to improve her lot in life, marries well-to-do "Stephen Dallas" (John Boles) and shortly afterwards they have a daughter "Laurel" (Anne Shirley). It doesn't take long before the couple become estranged and "Laurel" the sole focus of her mother's attentions. Nothing is too good for her, and in striving to give "Laurel" the best she gradually rea…

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