Jezebel
In 1850s Louisiana, the willfulness of a tempestuous Southern belle threatens to destroy all who care for her.
Critics Sentiment
Preston forces Julie to dance while couples abandon the floor
Julie retreats to plantation after social ostracism
From Julie's social isolation scoring 6.8 to Preston's return lifting spirits to 7.5, as critics noted renewed energy and anticipation
Critics consistently praised Bette Davis's powerhouse performance and William Wyler's masterful direction, with the ball sequence earning particular acclaim. While some found the melodrama occasionally excessive and questioned Julie's final motives, most reviewers celebrated this as a prestige production showcasing Davis at her finest. The film maintains strong critical regard despite a few pacing concerns in the middle act.
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Bette Davis
Julie Marsden
Henry Fonda
Preston Dillard
George Brent
Buck Cantrell
Margaret Lindsay
Amy Bradford Dillard
Donald Crisp
Dr. Livingstone
Fay Bainter
Aunt Belle Massey
Richard Cromwell
Ted Dillard
Henry O'Neill
General Theopholus Bogardus
Spring Byington
Mrs. Kendrick
John Litel
Jean La Cour
Irving Pichel
Huger
Theresa Harris
Zette
Janet Shaw
Molly Allen
Margaret Early
Stephanie Kendrick
Lou Payton
Uncle Cato
Gordon Oliver
Dick Allen
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Gros Bat
Matthew Beard
Ti Bat
Georges Renavent
De Lautruc
Mary Field
Woman at the Olympus Ball (uncredited)
Crew
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