A working-class woman is willing to do whatever it takes to give her daughter a socially promising future.

Barbara Stanwyckas Stella Dallas
John Bolesas Stephen Dallas
Anne Shirleyas Laurel "Lollie" Dallas
Barbara O'Neilas Helen Morrison
Alan Haleas Ed Munn
Marjorie Mainas Mrs. Martin
George Walcottas Charlie Martin
Ann Shoemakeras Miss Margaret Phillibrown
Tim Holtas Richard Grosvenor III
Nella Walkeras Mrs. Grosvenor
Rudolph Maté