Stella Dallas
Synopsis
An eccentric lower class woman struggles to gain respect in high society after marrying a wealthy man, and the problem gets worse when their daughter starts growing up.
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Stella Dallas (1925) Stella Dallas, Lois Moran
Type: Clip • Published 2010-07-23
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Ronald Colman
Stephen Dallas
Belle Bennett
Stella Dallas
Alice Joyce
Helen Morrison
Jean Hersholt
Ed Munn
Beatrix Prior
Mrs. Grosvenor
Lois Moran
Laurel Dallas
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Richard Grosvenor
Vera Lewis
Mrs. Tibbets
Charles Lane
Stephen Dallas, Sr.
Maurice Murphy
Morrison Child
Jack Murphy
Morrison Child
Newton Hall
Morrison Child
Charles Hatton
Morrison Child (Older)
Robert W. Gillette
Morrison Child (Older)
Winston Miller
Morrison Child (Older)
Buck Black
Stella Dallas' Little Brother
Coy Watson Jr.
Stella Dallas' Little Brother
Ellinor Vanderveer
Society Matron
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry King
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion
- Original Score
- Herman Rosen
- Original Title
- Stella Dallas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry King
Frances Marion, Olive Higgins Prouty
Herman Rosen
Arthur Edeson
Stuart Heisler
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Henry King
Director
Stuart Heisler
Editor
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
Sophie Wachner
Costume Design
Herman Rosen
Original Music Composer
Frances Marion
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stella Dallas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stella Dallas about?
An eccentric lower class woman struggles to gain respect in high society after marrying a wealthy man, and the problem gets worse when their daughter starts growing up.
Who directed Stella Dallas?
Stella Dallas was directed by Henry King.
Who stars in Stella Dallas?
The principal cast of Stella Dallas includes Ronald Colman, Belle Bennett, Alice Joyce, Jean Hersholt, Beatrix Prior.
When was Stella Dallas released and how long is it?
Stella Dallas was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did Stella Dallas make at the box office?
Stella Dallas grossed $1.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Stella Dallas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stella Dallas was composed by Herman Rosen.
Is Stella Dallas based on a book or true story?
Stella Dallas is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Olive Higgins Prouty".