I don't understand why people keep referring to this as film noir. To me, it totally plays like a bad soap opera. Almost all the characters are extremely unlikable and annoying.
Mildred is the overly indulgent mom to her daughters, especially Veda, played by Ann Blythe. Veda has to be the most narcissistic character ever in film. Her manipulations rise to the level of art form. There is another young daughter named Kay. I think the most ridiculous part of the whole movie is when she dies, Mildred says something lame like "I'll never forget her." And then she narrates the next scene - "So I worked harder than ever." Just like that - her daughter dies - and its back to work. You've got to be kidding.
I will give kudos to great black and white cinematography and gorgeous sets.
Mildred is the overly indulgent mom to her daughters, especially Veda, played by Ann Blythe. Veda has to be the most narcissistic character ever in film. Her manipulations rise to the level of art form. There is another young daughter named Kay. I think the most ridiculous part of the whole movie is when she dies, Mildred says something lame like "I'll never forget her." And then she narrates the next scene - "So I worked harder than ever." Just like that - her daughter dies - and its back to work. You've got to be kidding.
I will give kudos to great black and white cinematography and gorgeous sets.