Mildred Pierce

Mildred Pierce is a 1945 film noir based on James M. Cain's novel that starred Joan Crawford in the role that won her the Academy Award for Best Actress.

The following weapons were used in the film Mildred Pierce:

Mildred Pierce Movie Poster Country United States Directed by Michael Curtiz Release Date 1945 Language English Studio Warner Brothers Distributor Warner Brothers Main Cast Character Actor Mildred Pierce Joan Crawford Wally Fay Jack Carson Monte Beragon Zachary Scott Ida Corwin Eve Arden Veda Pierce Ann Blyth

Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector

Bert Pierce's nickel-plated Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector Third Model with black diamond grips is used shoot Monte Beragon in the opening scene. We see it handled by both Mildred Pierce (Joan Crawford) and her daughter Veda (Ann Blyth) as well as by Inspector Peterson (Moroni Olsen) after the murder.

Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector Third Model - .32 S&W Long

The murderer tosses the Smith & Wesson revolver next to Monte's body in the opening scene.

Inspector Peterson pulls the tagged murder weapon out of his desk, evidently unconcerned about fingerprints.

Earlier in flashback, Mildred pulls her husband's Smith & Wesson out of the desk.

Mildred considers taking action with the revolver.

Veda holds the Smith & Wesson.

Colt Official Police

The Santa Monica police officers arriving at Monte's beach house carry Colt Official Police revolvers.

Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel - .38 Special

A police officer holds his Colt Official Police on Wally Fay (Jack Carson).