Ann Blyth as Veda
Most of the men in 1945’s “Mildred Pierce,” starring Joan Crawford, are “heels” as Mildred’s friend Ida (Eve Arden) puts it. But they could all learn a few things from Mildred’s venal and grasping daughter Veda (Ann Blyth), who enjoys taunting her mother in French and taking what she thinks should be hers – pretty much anything that’s not nailed down.
Maybe Veda was misunderstood in the stoic, stiff-upper-lip era of post-World War II America. If she’d come of age in the ’80s or later, she’d be a classic material girl, albeit with a few little boo-boos that warrant a criminal record. And it’s entirely possible that as child she was terrorized by Mildred’s ubiquitous and intimidating shoulder pads. Couldn’t we cut Veda a little slack?
Pica, aka VedaCat
I chose Veda as a nickname for my impossibly demanding and sometimes vicious cat whom I rescued from a shelter. Try as I might to shower her with attention, cater to her every need and lavish her with the finest cat food, treats and toys, she’s quite likely to lash out and give me a scratch for no reason at all. She’s just a natural-born bitch.
So, à la director Jim Jarmusch who founded the Sons of Lee Marvin Club for tall, deep-voiced dudes who like to watch Westerns, my kitty and I launched the Daughters of Veda Pierce Club, for women and pets who keep their claws sharp and aren’t afraid to use them. We’re designing a line of T-shirts, clothes, jewelry, toys and accessories for our members, except we don’t want to do any of the actual work or put up any of our own money.
Ce serait terrible, no?
Lol I came across this site after looking up Veda. Shockingly Im alot like her. I’ve always wanted what my family could never afford. But in hindsight I’ve never been lavished like her. But all to often I’ve had 2 whip out the claws
Nice picture an your cat looks adorable
Thanks — glad you are in touch with your inner Veda
I watched the Kate windier version. I believe having money is nice but it’s not everything. And to act like a bitch doesn’t get you anywhere. If you want the finer things in life pay for them don’t take. You should earn what you desire. And if things Don’t go your way no need to act like a bitch. And to snub family that helps or gives you things I’d tell you to go the hell also. Everyone wants the best for their kids but look at the out come when you do. Life is too short enjoy what you have
In a way, I feel like Mildred kept Monty around as another way to win Veda’s love …
I watched the kate winslet version, everybody wants the good life and the only one who really works for it was mildred , if she wanted a little hanky panky on the side than good for her!!!!! after all she is alone and worked from the bottom all for her daughter. Veda says what most people really want and perhaps she resents her mother for not doing the same, bottom line they both made it ,,, Veda is brash no lie, Mildred has good intentions and few temptations. perhaps that was her balance.
Mildred Pierce resented Monty after Veda spoke her mind in the 3rd part.
How about Monty…….????
Good guy gone bad or always a bad guy????????