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Leading Lady as a Down-and-Outer?

posted 8 years ago by MortSahlFan (257)
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Preferably older movies, 1930s-1970s... Doesn't matter if the woman is homeless, a prostitute, just someone all alone trying to make it in this world.. Those characteristics tend to bring up some great movies.

I don't want to "load the sample" so I'll let you all answer first. Thanks!

[–] Catbookss (13664) 8 years ago

Sophie's Choice

BUtterfield 8

[–] godewey (16472) 8 years ago

😛

[–] MortSahlFan (257) 8 years ago

the greatest one (my 2nd favorite) -- i recommend to all, it's also on TCM occasionally.

[–] Drmccormack (743) 8 years ago

Mildred Pierce

[–] Drmccormack (743) 8 years ago

Also, what's that Lana Turner movie where she's a dressmaker(?) and her maid's daughter tries to "pass"? Wasn't she a single mother?

[–] Cookie.L.A. (2117) 8 years ago

IMITATION OF LIFE. Yeah, I don't remember what happened to the father (?)

[–] hbenthow (83) 8 years ago

"Lady for a Day" (1933). The protagonist is a poor elderly woman who makes a living by selling apples on the street. It's one of Frank Capra's best movies.

[–] Professional Tourist (37) 8 years ago

Dolores Claiborne
Million Dollar Baby
La mitad del cielo / Half of Heaven (a great 80s film from Spain)

[–] MortSahlFan (257) 8 years ago

I Want To Live