Mr. Skeffington
A beautiful but vain woman who rejects the love of her older husband must face the loss of her youth and beauty.
Critics Sentiment
Fanny cares for Job as George says she has never been more beautiful
Old beau withdraws marriage proposal suspecting she is poor
The film builds to its emotional climax as Fanny's ultimate humiliation gives way to Job's return and her final redemption.
Critics consistently praise Mr. Skeffington as a sophisticated melodrama that transcends its genre through powerful performances and mature themes. The film builds steadily toward its devastating middle section where Fanny loses her beauty, then achieves remarkable emotional heights in its final act. Reviewers particularly acclaim Claude Rains's performance and the film's honest treatment of aging, vanity, and unconditional love.
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Bette Davis
Fanny Trellis
Claude Rains
Job Skeffington
Walter Abel
George Trellis
George Coulouris
Dr. Byles
Richard Waring
Trippy Trellis
Marjorie Riordan
Young Fanny
Robert Shayne
MacMahon
John Alexander
Jim Conderley
Jerome Cowan
Edward Morrison
Johnny Mitchell
Johnny Mitchell
Dorothy Peterson
Manby
Peter Whitney
Chester Forbish
Bill Kennedy
Bill Thatcher
Bess Flowers
Mrs. Thatcher
Fred Aldrich
Speakeasy Bouncer (uncredited)
Herbert Evans
Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)
Charles Sherlock
Speakeasy Waiter (uncredited)
Chef Milani
Joe (uncredited)
Fred Kelsey
Cop in Raid (uncredited)
Ethan Laidlaw
Cop (uncredited)
Crew
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