03 James M Cain Mildred Pierce


(4.5 stars; 4 reviews)

Saturday Night at the Movies:   Four plays adapted from novels which became celebrated Hollywood films noirs 3: Mildred Pierce Sat 26th Jun 1993, 19:50 on BBC Radio 4 FM By James M Cain Starring Shelley Thompson as Mildred Pierce, Martin Jarvis as Monty Beragon and Siriol Jenkins as Veda Pierce. "1931. I lose my job, my home, my husband. But I've got a daughter. 1941. I've got a dazzling career, huge mansion, glamorous new husband - but I've lost the love of my daughter. Music: Elizabeth Parker Dramatised by John Fletcher Director Andy Jordan Bert Pierce: Ed Bishop Ray Pierce: Angela Shaftoe Lucy Gessler: Geraldine Fitzgerald Watty Burgan: James Telfer Letty: Eugenia Warren Treviso: John Baddeley Ida: Catherine Nix Doctor: Dominic Letts Levinson: Dominic Holt

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

Chapters

Mildred Pierce 1:29:02

Reviews

First Class


(5 stars)

I had already listened to the 1954 version of this drama which you can find below on similar items, but this play is a lot more detailed and had an outstanding cast. A real treat.