Claude Rains did a great job, but I've just never warmed up to Bette Davis--she's way too overblown and theatrical. I don't think they tapped deep enough into Skeffington's Jewish identity (or Davis' brother's anti-Semitism).
This review of Mr. Skeffington (1944) was written by Sher K on 07 Jun 2007.
Mr. Skeffington has generally received positive reviews.
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