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Jezebel

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In one of her most renowned roles, Bette Davis portrays Julie Marsden, a spoiled Southern belle who risks losing her suitor with her impetuous behavior. Engaged to successful banker Preston Dillard (Henry Fonda), Julie pushes him away with her arrogant and contrary ways, leading to a scandalous scene at a major social event and his subsequent departure. When Preston eventually returns and Julie attempts to win him back, she discovers that it may be too late.
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Pare Lorentz McCall's 10/30/2023
You will find Jezebel an authentic and logical piece of work, and you will find Miss Davis a really fine actress. Go to Full Review Zita Short InSession Film 02/07/2023
It’s nice to realize that Wyler didn’t slack off when it came to craftsmanship. I would argue that this film has a problem in terms of not having a great sense of place but the interiors are all well decorated and Wyler lingers on the luxuriousness... Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 07/27/2020
7/10
Even the historical backdrop - primarily with the paranoia, death, and destruction from the yellow jack epidemic - are no match for Davis' fiery persona. Go to Full Review Meyer Levin (Patterson Murphy) Esquire Magazine 04/17/2020
Bette Davis, more restrained than usual, sometimes subtle, and none-the-less powerful, does the wilful Southern belle to a crisp. Go to Full Review Josh Larsen LarsenOnFilm 03/28/2020
3.5/4
Does Jezebel chart Bette Davis' redemption, or punishment? Go to Full Review Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine 10/04/2019
Bette Davis' extraordinary intensity almost makes one believe in Julie's Jezebel-Nurse Cavell personality. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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jesika G @KetchuponMovies 11h Wish this ( and all Davis movies) was in color. She definitely was a Jezebel in this film See more Kyle M @RT77296778 Jun 14 Not at the height of William Wyler’s exceptional classics that followed this manipulative anti-romance with unlikeable characters expressing socialites’ presumptuously stubborn demeanor and indolence, yet a sympathetic turn has taken place at the end to accumulate both narrative spirals that deserved factual reverence by functioning as a dramatized capsule while Bette Davis still shined when establishing her enigmatic stature. (B-) See more Henry D @Henry_Domke Feb 28 I finally understand why Bette Davis is considered one of the finest actresses of all time, even though she often plays roles that are of unappealing characters. See more Scott E @RT98716398 02/25/2025 The characters are poorly motivated. The plot is also poorly motivated. Betty Davis is weird and ugly. Gone with the Wind is a much much better film. Don’t waste your time with this crap. See more RICHARD S @RT70538590 01/06/2025 One of the best of 1939! Fonda and Davis both render excellent performances, as well as the supporting cast members. Don't miss this one for an entertaining story and well produced cinema! See more Luca D @JoeCamel7 10/23/2022 Great supporting cast. Great setting. Not too romantic more dramatic. I would say a must see. See more Read all reviews
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William Wyler

Director

Bette Davis

Julie

Henry Fonda

Preston Dillard

George Brent

Buck Cantrell

Margaret Lindsay

Amy

Donald Crisp

Dr. Livingstone

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Synopsis In one of her most renowned roles, Bette Davis portrays Julie Marsden, a spoiled Southern belle who risks losing her suitor with her impetuous behavior. Engaged to successful banker Preston Dillard (Henry Fonda), Julie pushes him away with her arrogant and contrary ways, leading to a scandalous scene at a major social event and his subsequent departure. When Preston eventually returns and Julie attempts to win him back, she discovers that it may be too late.
Director
William Wyler
Production Co
Warner Bros.
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 10, 1938, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 21, 2016
Runtime
1h 44m
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