description Stella Dallas Overview
Stella Dallas (1937) is a dramatic film centered on a mother's fierce determination to secure her son’s future. Directed by King Vidor, it stars Barbara Stanwyck as Stella, a woman willing to make extraordinary sacrifices. The movie gained recognition at the Academy Awards and remains notable for its exploration of familial love and obsession. It resonates particularly with audiences interested in character-driven stories examining complex relationships within a historical context.
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info Stella Dallas Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1937 |
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Who plays Stella in the 1937 Stella Dallas?
Barbara Stanwyck plays Stella Martin Dallas in King Vidor's 1937 film. Anne Shirley plays her daughter Laurel, whose social future drives much of the melodrama.
What is the central conflict in Stella Dallas?
The film centers on a working-class mother who wants her daughter to enter a more socially privileged world. Stella's love for Laurel clashes with class prejudice, public embarrassment, and her own need to step aside.
Was Stella Dallas based on a novel?
Yes. The film is based on Olive Higgins Prouty's novel Stella Dallas, first published in the 1920s. The story had also been filmed before the 1937 Barbara Stanwyck version.
Did Barbara Stanwyck receive an Oscar nomination for Stella Dallas?
Yes. Stanwyck was nominated for Best Actress for Stella Dallas at the 10th Academy Awards. Anne Shirley was also nominated for Best Supporting Actress for playing Laurel.
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