Stella Dallas

Stella Dallas is a working-class woman who aspires to a better life through marriage to a wealthy man. However, she struggles to adapt to the upper-class lifestyle and ultimately faces divorce. Shifting her focus to her daughter, Stella hopes to ensure her success in the world she failed to navigate. The story explores themes of social class, ambition, and the complexities of motherhood as Stella grapples with her past and her daughter's future.