Jezebel (1938)
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- Approved
- 1h 44min
- Drama, Romance
- 26 Mar 1938 (USA)
- Movie
In 1850s Louisiana, a free-spirited Southern belle loses her fiancé due to her stubborn vanity and pride, and vows to win him back.
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Awards:
- Won 2 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 4 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Bette Davis | ... |
Julie Marsden
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| Henry Fonda | ... |
Preston Dillard
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| George Brent | ... |
Buck Cantrell
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| Margaret Lindsay | ... |
Amy Bradford Dillard
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| Donald Crisp | ... |
Dr. Livingstone
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| Fay Bainter | ... |
Aunt Belle Massey
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| Richard Cromwell | ... |
Ted Dillard
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| Henry O'Neill | ... |
General Theopholus Bogardus
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| Spring Byington | ... |
Mrs. Kendrick
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| John Litel | ... |
Jean La Cour
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| Gordon Oliver | ... |
Dick Allen
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| Janet Shaw | ... |
Molly Allen
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| Theresa Harris | ... |
Zette
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| Margaret Early | ... |
Stephanie Kendrick
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| Irving Pichel | ... |
Huger
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| Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson | ... |
Gros Bat
(as Eddie Anderson)
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| Matthew 'Stymie' Beard | ... |
Ti Bat
(as Stymie Beard)
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Lew Payton | ... |
Uncle Cato
(as Lou Payton)
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| Georges Renavent | ... |
De Lautruc
(as George Renevant)
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Trevor Bardette | ... |
Sheriff at Plantation (uncredited)
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Paul Bradley | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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| Al Bridge | ... |
New Orleans Sheriff (uncredited)
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Maurice Brierre | ... |
Drunk (uncredited)
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| Daisy Bufford | ... |
Flower Girl (uncredited)
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| Frederick Burton | ... |
First Director (uncredited)
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| Georgia Caine | ... |
Mrs. Petion (uncredited)
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| Steve Carruthers | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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Davison Clark | ... |
Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)
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| Ann Codee | ... |
Madame Poulard (uncredited)
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| Frank Darien | ... |
Bookkeeper (uncredited)
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Suzanne Dulier | ... |
Midinette (uncredited)
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| Mary Field | ... |
Woman at the Olympus Ball (uncredited)
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| Bess Flowers | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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Jack George | ... |
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
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| Jesse Graves | ... |
Servant (uncredited)
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| George Guhl | ... |
Fugitive Planter (uncredited)
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| John Harron | ... |
Jenkins (uncredited)
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| Stuart Holmes | ... |
Doctor at Duel (uncredited)
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Dolores Hurlic | ... |
Errata (uncredited)
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| Philip Hurlic | ... |
Erronens (uncredited)
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| Fred Lawrence | ... |
Bob (uncredited)
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| Sam McDaniel | ... |
Driver (uncredited)
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| Edward McWade | ... |
Second Director (uncredited)
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| Louis Mercier | ... |
Bar Companion (uncredited)
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| Charles Middleton | ... |
Officer (uncredited)
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Daisy Lee Mothershed | ... |
Servant (uncredited)
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| Jack Norton | ... |
Drunk (uncredited)
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Tony Paton | ... |
Drunk (uncredited)
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| Paul Russell | ... |
Ball Guest (uncredited)
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Cliff Saum | ... |
Ball Assistant Director (uncredited)
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George Sorel | ... |
Bar Companion (uncredited)
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| Amzie Strickland | ... |
Woman at the Olympus Ball (uncredited)
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Jacques Vanaire | ... |
Durette (uncredited)
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| Charles Wagenheim | ... |
Customer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| William Wyler | ||
Written by
| Clements Ripley | ... | (screen play) & |
| Abem Finkel | ... | (screen play) and |
| John Huston | ... | (screen play) |
| Owen Davis | ... | (from the play by) (as Owen Davis Sr.) |
| Robert Buckner | ... | (contributor to screenplay construction) (uncredited) |
| Louis F. Edelman | ... | (contributor to treatment) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Henry Blanke | ... | associate producer (uncredited) |
| Hal B. Wallis | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| William Wyler | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Max Steiner | ||
Cinematography by
| Ernest Haller | ... | (photography by) |
Editing by
| Warren Low | ... | film editor |
Art Direction by
| Robert M. Haas | ... | (as Robert Haas) |
Costume Design by
| Orry-Kelly | ... | (costumes by) |
Makeup Department
| Carl Axzelle | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Margaret Donovan | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
| Karl Herlinger | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Hal Lierley | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
| Bert Sutch | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Robert Fellows | ... | unit manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John Huston | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
| Arthur Lueker | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Bob Ross | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Fred M. MacLean | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Pat Patterson | ... | props (uncredited) |
| George Sweeney | ... | assistant props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Robert B. Lee | ... | sound |
| B. Berry | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
| J. Jensen | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Frank Weixel | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Audrey Scott | ... | stunt double: Bette Davis (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Cecil Craig | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Mack Elliott | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Bob Galbraith | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| Al Roberts | ... | second camera operator (uncredited) |
| B. Weiler | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Stanley Young | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ida Greenfield | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
| Bert Soter | ... | wardrobe: men (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Leo F. Forbstein | ... | musical director |
| Hugo Friedhofer | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Freda Rosenblatt | ... | script clerk (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Dalton S. Reymond | ... | technical advisor |
| Sally Sage | ... | stand-in: Bette Davis (uncredited) |
| Robert S. Taplinger | ... | publicity director (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. (presents) (A William Wyler Production)
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1938) (United States) (theatrical)
- Vitagraph Limited (1938) (Canada) (theatrical)
- First National Film Distributors (1938) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1938) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Warner Brothers First National Films (1938) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner Brothers First National Films (1938) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1947) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Warner Bros. (1947) (Canada) (theatrical) (re-release) (as Warner Bros. Pictures Distributing Company, Ltd.)
- Dominant Pictures Corporation (1956) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Associated Artists Productions (AAP) (1957) (United States) (tv)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1960) (Finland) (tv)
- RCA (II) (1982) (United States) (video) (CED VideoDisc)
- CBS/Fox (1985) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Key Video (1987) (United States) (VHS)
- Image Entertainment (1997) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1997) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1997) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1999) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1999) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (Finland) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Emerald (2011) (Argentina) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2019) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- Artaire Films (2020) (Spain) (VOD)
- Jeunesse kikaku (2011) (Japan) (DVD)
- NHK Sôgô (1960) (Japan) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Turner Entertainment (vhs package design)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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, 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. Written by Jwelch5742 |
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| Taglines | A Fearless Feminine Creature with a heart full of love ! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,250,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Following a quarrel with William Wyler, Bette Davis embarked on an affair with Henry Fonda that greatly increased tensions on the set. After a phone call from Fonda's pregnant wife, she called things off. See more » |
| Goofs | In the scene in which Julie is sewing her dress she hums "Beautiful Dreamer". The story takes place 1852-53 and "Beautiful Dreamer" wasn't written until 1864. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into The Time That Remains (2012). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Raise a Ruckus See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The credits are blurred across the screen. See more » |
| Quotes |
Buck Cantrell:
I like my convictions undiluted, same as I do my bourbon. See more » |