SummaryIn 1850s Louisiana, a free-spirited Southern belle loses her fiancé due to her stubborn vanity and pride, and vows to win him back.
Directed By:William Wyler
Written By:Clements Ripley, Abem Finkel, John Huston, Owen Davis, Robert Buckner, Louis F. Edelman
Jezebel
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Universal Acclaim
82
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
83% Positive
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A masterpiece. Davis' great naughty Southern belle role, co-starring Henry Fonda and Fay Bainter. [07 Jul 2006, p.C7]
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Jezebel is populated almost entirely by unsavory characters, foremost among them the woman of the title.
80
A dazzling romantic melodrama.
80
Bette Davis is captivating in this epic study of Southern chivalry.
70
William Wyler’s direction draws an engrossing cross-section of old southern manners and hospitality. It’s undoubtedly faithful to a degree, and not without its charm. At times it’s even completely captivating.
60
It is still an interesting film, though, in spite of our sniffs at its climax; colorful, generally well-performed and admirably directed by William Wyler.
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Mar 10, 2025
9
Es una película que, a priori, parece bastante melodramática, con una premisa igual que otras tantas. Pero de principio a fin, te mantiene enganchado por las actuaciones y los diálogos, que rompen con lo común o con la normalidad. Es decir, una jovencita rebelde y malcriada termina por colmar la paciencia de su prometido, quien, tras aguantar muchas cosas, se va para volver dentro de un año a causa del rebrote de fiebre amarilla. Fácilmente podrían reencontrarse y tener un final feliz, pero no. El joven llega casado, lo que destruye las intenciones de la jovencita. Sin embargo, ella se redime, a mi entender, al cuidar de ese joven incluso cuando su vida se pone en riesgo. Es por esa frescura que se convierte, para mí, en una gran película.
Production Company:
- Warner Bros.
Release Date:Mar 26, 1938
Duration:1 h 44 m
Rating:TV-PG
Tagline:A Fearless Feminine Creature with a heart full of love !
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 2 Wins & 5 Nominations
Photoplay Awards
• 4 Wins & 4 Nominations
Venice Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations




























