Terrific. Lana Turner and Juanita Moore are both fantastic. Rich ambitious actress; salt of the earth hard-working servant. Two daughters and heartbreak for both. Two of the most moving scenes--Sara Jane saying goodbye to Mama at the Moulin Rouge and Sara Jane coming back for Juanita Moore's funeral. Mahalia Jackson at the end. Really, really great.
Excellent start . . . orphaned girl with a knack for chess, taught by janitor, harsh orphanage despite its courtly look.
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