Stella Dallas (1937)
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Screening: 12:00 pm at Sycamore Mineral Springs

Stella Dallas is the story of the strength of unselfish maternal love between Stella (Barbara Stanwyck) and her daughter (Anne Shirley). The film’s story deals with a genuine problem — that of a woman who marries “above her station,” and does her best to fit into her new environment but cannot, while her children can.

The film remains highly visible on the classic film horizon in great part due to both Vidor’s craftsmanship as a director and a breakthrough performance by Stanwyck. Despite unforgettable work in films throughout her career, Stanwyck was quoted as saying that Stella was the best acting she had ever done, and it remained her favorite role. What was originally considered a routine studio soap opera, just for women, the film has increased in stature due to its re-evaluation by both feminists and critics alike. Drama. USA. 1 hr. 46 m.

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