1 Season
5 Episode
Mildred Pierce - Season 1 Episode 5 Part 5
Having it all would cost her everything.
Mildred is quite proud of Veda's accomplishments as a singer but finds that her daughter refuses to take her phone calls or respond to any of her letters. She and Monty Beragon spend some time together and she decides to buy his old family mansion. They also decide to marry and is thrilled when Monty arranges for Veda to come to the reception and sing for them. Success has only inflated Veda's ego however. She has many offers whether it be to endorse products or sing in New York City. Mildred however suffers a serious business setback when the restaurant in Laguna Beach starts to lose money. She's also had to increase her personal expenses to cover her expenses. She learns that Wally Burgan and Ida are quite prepared to push her aside. Mildred has been spending her money on Veda and her ex-husband Bert suggests that Veda will just have to contribute more. Her world comes crashing down when she returns home unexpectedly.
- Year: 2011
- Country: United States of America
- Genre: Drama
- Studio: HBO
- Keyword: california, based on novel or book, depression, infidelity, kidnapping, restaurant, business woman, respect, daughter, rags to riches, friendship, love, romance, miniseries, historical, divorcee, historical drama, social history, 1920s, family life, american history, modern history, new adult romance
- Director: James M. Cain
- Cast: Kate Winslet, Guy Pearce, Brían F. O'Byrne, Melissa Leo, James Le Gros, Mare Winningham
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