Review of Jezebel (1938) by Stephen D — 12 Dec 2007
Classic Bette Davis melodrama, in which Bette mesmerises and scandalises New Orleans society by wearing a red dress instead of regulation white, literally becoming scarlet woman and society outcast. A true 'Pride comes before a fall' movie, the decline and fall of the arrogant Julie from belle of the ball is shockingly realised in the closing scene as Bette is transported not in a fine carriage as at the beginning but on a corpse-laden yellow fever cart.
This review of Jezebel (1938) was written by Stephen D on 12 Dec 2007.
Jezebel has generally received very positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
Yes
No
