People who think this film is too 1930's don't remember a time before abortion was the answer to every inconvenience. This is a fine movie and yes, it is of its time. Men were and remain selfish because women, in their affection allow it. Women allow it because they love. Children then and now are the prize and often the lure. Bette is marvelous, as good as ever. To be honest, Fonda is his usual boring self. I liked the lawyer but he had to be disposed of because he loved too well. For him the boy wasn't the prize. I honestly think this is a good film for exploring the darker side of Stella Dallas. I also think some of the other reviewers could do with a time machine, or at least a moment of contemplation that the past is at least a different country.
Review of That Certain Woman
