i love this movie . it classic film noir . the storyline be superb . all of the character be compel to watch . joan crawford truly do an excellent job in the role . there be a darkness in many of the scene that add to the feel of the movie while you feel a if youre right there on the scene . joan performance be academy award worthy . the movie give you the feel of the 1940 . the dress and the furniture and the car while even the hospital medical atmosphere and thinking of the time . the architecture of the home and waterfront cabin speak of a time when thing be build with detail and style and and authentic wood . the movie totally take you back in time and and i know i can watch it again and again . this movie should always be keep available . a good a performance a mildred pierce while in the film noir aspect possess exceeds mildred pierce while for film noir and story and act it get and s a 10. you just have to believe that she eventually recovers from her illness and go on happily marry to that gem of a husband she have .