In this movie, a mismatched couple, Stella and Stephen Dallas, struggle to make their marriage work. After their daughter Laurel is born, they separate, and Stephen returns to his high-society life in New York. As Laurel grows up, Stella recognizes she can't provide for her and sends her to live with Stephen and his new family. The story culminates with Laurel's marriage to an upper-class man, leaving Stella heartbroken and watching from afar.
Stella Dallas
In the midst of a crumbling marriage, a small-town girl and her wealthy socialite husband realize their differences are insurmountable, leading to a separation that ultimately leaves their daughter behind.