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Jezebel (1938) | Criteria

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Jezebel

English • 1938 • 1h 43m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

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Synopsis

In 1850s Louisiana, the willfulness of a tempestuous Southern belle threatens to destroy all who care for her.

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Directed by William Wyler
Position 4
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Starring Bette Davis
Position 9
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Additions: December 2019
Position 25

Credits

Crew

DirectorWilliam Wyler

WriterJohn Huston, Robert Buckner, Clements Ripley, Abem Finkel, Louis F. Edelman

CinematographerErnest Haller

ComposerMax Steiner

EditorWarren Low

ProducerWilliam Wyler

Cast

Bette Davisas Julie Marsden

as Preston Dillard

George Brentas Buck Cantrell

Margaret Lindsayas Amy Bradford Dillard

Donald Crispas Dr. Livingstone

Fay Bainteras Aunt Belle Massey

Richard Cromwellas Ted Dillard

Henry O'Neillas General Theopholus Bogardus

Spring Byingtonas Mrs. Kendrick

John Litelas Jean La Cour

Irving Pichelas Huger

Theresa Harrisas Zette

Janet Shawas Molly Allen

Margaret Earlyas Stephanie Kendrick

Lou Paytonas Uncle Cato

Gordon Oliveras Dick Allen

Eddie 'Rochester' Andersonas Gros Bat

Matthew Beardas Ti Bat

Georges Renaventas De Lautruc

Mary Fieldas Woman at the Olympus Ball (uncredited)