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Stella Dallas

  • 1937
  • Approved
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
7.1K
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Barbara Stanwyck and John Boles in Stella Dallas (1937)
DramaRomance

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

  • Director
    • King Vidor
  • Writers
    • Sarah Y. Mason
    • Victor Heerman
    • Olive Higgins Prouty
  • Stars
    • Barbara Stanwyck
    • John Boles
    • Anne Shirley
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    7.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • King Vidor
    • Writers
      • Sarah Y. Mason
      • Victor Heerman
      • Olive Higgins Prouty
    • Stars
      • Barbara Stanwyck
      • John Boles
      • Anne Shirley
    • 88User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast54

    Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck
    • Stella Dallas
    John Boles
    John Boles
    • Stephen Dallas
    Anne Shirley
    Anne Shirley
    • Laurel Dallas
    Barbara O'Neil
    Barbara O'Neil
    • Helen Morrison
    Alan Hale
    Alan Hale
    • Ed Munn
    Marjorie Main
    Marjorie Main
    • Mrs. Martin
    George Walcott
    George Walcott
    • Charlie Martin
    Ann Shoemaker
    Ann Shoemaker
    • Miss Margaret Phillibrown
    Tim Holt
    Tim Holt
    • Richard Grosvenor
    Nella Walker
    Nella Walker
    • Mrs. Grosvenor
    Bruce Satterlee
    • Con Morrison
    Jimmy Butler
    Jimmy Butler
    • Con Morrison - Grown Up
    Jack Egger
    • John Morrison
    Dickie Jones
    Dickie Jones
    • Lee Morrison
    Jessie Arnold
    Jessie Arnold
    • Ed's Landlady
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Bowen
    Harry Bowen
    • Man Watching Wedding Behind Stella
    • (unconfirmed)
    • (uncredited)
    Harlan Briggs
    Harlan Briggs
    • Mr. Beamer
    • (uncredited)
    Heinie Conklin
    Heinie Conklin
    • Train Passenger
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • King Vidor
    • Writers
      • Sarah Y. Mason
      • Victor Heerman
      • Olive Higgins Prouty
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews88

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The movie was so popular that it became a radio serial on 25 October 1937, dramatizing the later lives of characters in the movie. The serial lasted for 18 years.
    • Goofs
      When Stella is working on the sofa in her light robe, you can see the padding on her rear. This is later in the movie.
    • Quotes
      • Helen Morrison: Stephen, Laurel is here. She's here to stay. Who has accomplished it? Couldn't you read between those pitiful lines?
    • Alternate versions
      There is an Italian edition of this film on DVD, distributed by DNA srl, "STELLA DALLAS (Amore sublime, 1937) + ORCHIDEA BIANCA (1947)" (2 Films on a single DVD), re-edited with the contribution of film historian Riccardo Cusin. This version is also available for streaming on some platforms.
    • Connections
      Edited into Histoire(s) du cinéma: Seul le cinéma (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Smiles
      (1917) (uncredited)
      Music by Lee S. Roberts
      Whistled by George Walcott twice
      Played by the pianist during the silent movi

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 6, 1937 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Majka ili bludnica
    • Filming locations
      • Samuel Goldwyn Studios - 7200 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • The Samuel Goldwyn Company
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,000,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 46m(106 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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