Characters
- Mildred Pierce – middle-class mother of two
- Bert Pierce – Mildred's first, and later third, husband
- Moire ("Ray") and Veda Pierce – Mildred's daughters
- Wally Burgan – Bert's former business partner
- Monty Beragon – wealthy playboy, Mildred's lover and later second husband
- Lucy Gessler – Mildred's friend
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