Barbara Stanwyck delivers a sterling performance as a woman of spunk and ambition(and shamelessness). Born poor and grown up vulgar, her idea of success and respectability is marrying up, partying, and wearing one too many jewelry, real or fake. Estranged from her well-heeled husband who can't satisfy her needs, she ends up raising her daughter alone. The girl, taking after her father, is a kinder and gentler creature. And Stella, with her maternal instincts kicking in, must make sacrifices for her beloved daughter. It's melodrama wonderfully done.
Rating 4/5
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