Jezebel

Jezebel is a 1938 American drama film released in 1938 and directed by William Wyler. It stars Bette Davis and Henry Fonda, supported by George Brent, Margaret Lindsay, Donald Crisp, Richard Cromwell, and Fay Bainter. The film was adapted by Clements Ripley, Abem Finkel, John Huston and Robert Buckner, from the play by Owen Davis, Sr. The picture tells the story of a headstrong young Southern woman during the Antebellum period whose actions cost ... More

Initial release date:

  • 1938

Directed by:

Runtime:

  • 1 h 43 min

Also known as:

  • L'insoumise,
  • Jezebel,
  • Jezebel - Die boshafte Lady

Film

Directed by

William Wyler

William Wyler (July 1, 1902 – July 27, 1981) was a leading Alsatian-born American motion picture director, producer, and screenwriter who made his mark in Hollywood as one of film industry's icons. Notable works included Ben-Hur (1959), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), and Mrs. Miniver (1942),...

Tagline:

  • The South's Greatest Romance.

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Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1938
  • Mar 26, 1938
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Art direction by:

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Music by:

Runtime:

  • 1 h 43 min
  • 1 h 44 min
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Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 1,250,000

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Awards

Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner Notes/Description
  • 1938
  • Role: Julie Morrison
  • 1938
  • Role: Aunt Belle Massey
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Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role Winners

Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role Nominees

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions of 2002

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