Jezebel

Jezebel was Bette Davis's consolation prize for losing the Scarlett O'Hara sweepstakes. Considering the sacrifice that the title character makes in this film, it is fitting and proper that Davis got this role because she could have had Scarlett, but... Full review

The back-story behind Warner Bros.' JEZEBEL -- itself widely regarded among critics and connoisseurs of the films of Bette Davis (and the late Thirties in general) as that of a consolation film given to Davis when the "hunt" for Scarlett... Full review

The American South has always had an aura of sadness around it. I don't know why exactly. This film tends to reinforce that perception. Characters start off with high hopes for the future, only to succumb to some unfortunate fate,... Full review

Bette Davis gives one of her most memorable performances in this atmospheric melodrama, and Henry Fonda, her co-star, is pretty good as well. They and the rest of the cast make good use of the opportunities in the story, which... Full review

It is 1850's New Orleans, and Julie Marsten (Davis), a head-strong young woman who doesn't find it the least improper to be late for her own engagement party because she feels like riding her horse instead, is getting married to... Full review

"Jezebel" was filmed at a time when color films were still rare.And it's really a pity ,because the scene of the red dress ,lavishly filmed by William Wyler,deserved it.No one films the ball scenes like Wyler used to do (think... Full review

I recently saw this magnificent film after not having seen it in quite a number of years. William Wyler's extraordinary direction makes this movie a classic that will live forever.Mr. Wyler had at his disposal the best of what his... Full review

After winning the Oscar for best actress in 1936 for "Dangerous", Bette Davis began to complain that Warner Brothers was not giving her scripts that were worthy of her talent. In 1936, Warner suspended her without pay for turning down... Full review

Bette Davis is at her best in this 1800s Southern melodrama in which her attempts to snag a married ex-love (Henry Fonda) end in tragedy. Storywise this is nothing new, and there are way too many scenes were people talk... Full review

After winning the Oscar for best actress in 1936 for `Dangerous', Bette Davis began to complain that Warner Brothers was not giving her scripts that were worthy of her talent. In 1936, Warner suspended her without pay for turning down... Full review

Jezebel is a memorable movie that unfortunately gets too often overlooked, sitting as it does smack in the middle of the giant shadow cast by Gone with the Wind . Directed by the great William Wyler Jezebel won Bette Davis the second of her two Best Actress Oscars. ... Full Review

George Brent is there, but rather wasted, seeming lost. Henry Fonda, however, shines as the unfortunate fiance Davis is trying to make jealous. ... Full Review

JEZEBEL is a rich rewarding Hollywood classic, which features one of Bette Davis finest performances. Max Steiners Academy Award nominated score sounds fairly good on the track. ... Full Review

The Community Center at Tierra del Sol, 37-171 W. Buddy Rogers Ave. in Cathedral City, will show a variety of movies in March: "New Voyager" starring Bette Davis, 1 p.m. ... Full Article

To be fair, this story was adapted by a play from Owen Davis, Sr. which had a short Broadway run in 1933 - a full three years earlier than the publication of Margaret Mitchell's novel "Gone with the Wind" and... ... Full Article

"Welcome to La Quinta," Irwin said."The city was not incorporated until many years later. And what we call the resort now was simply referred to as 'La Quinta.'" What are now 796 rooms began with just six casitas built... ... Full Article