Stella Dallas

In the reservoir of famous movies dedicated to motherhood, the most shining name is that of Stella Dallas, a heart touching story of a sacrificing mother. The credit for the lovely directions goes to King Vidor. Its main star cast includes: Barbara Stanwyck and John Boles. This awesome movie has been produced by Sam Goldwyn. The theme of the movie is based on a novel written by Olive Higgins Prouty. The story revolves around a woman called 'Stella', who makes a sacrifice for the sake of her daughter's future.

Stella is the strongest character of the movie, who gets shattered by her father's death and thereafter gets married to a rich man called 'Stephen Dallas.' She also gave birth to a lovely daughter named 'Laurel'. But she didn't get the happiness of marriage and the differences of this married couple went to the extent of their separation. As Laurel grows, Stella realizes the fact that she can't provide her daughter with the best of opportunities. So, she kept stone on her heart and sacrificing her love, she sent her daughter to her father. It is a fabulous story that truly deserves applause.