Dangerous

Dangerous (1935)

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Not even considered a good film back in 1935, Dangerous is held together by the mesmerizing performance of Bette Davis. The star is cast as alcoholic, self-destructive stage actress Joyce Heath, a character obviously based on Jeanne Eagels. Wealthy architect Don Bellows (Franchot Tone) becomes… More

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Unrated, 1 hr. 12 min.
Directed By
Alfred E. Green
Genres
Drama, Classics
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1935 Wide
MGM Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    Dreadful soap opera film.

  • Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com

    Early Bette Davis is fun to catch.

  • Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

    Bette Davis won her first Oscar for playing an alcoholic actress bent on self-destruction (role possibly inspired by Jeanne Eagles) who learns the values of sacrifice and commitment after meeting a kind architect (played by Franchot Tone).

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  • jay n


    Not the best Bette, Oscar notwithstanding, but still enjoyable.

  • Mason W


    Dangerous is a very good Bette Davis film. Bette won her 1st Oscar as Best Actress for her role in this film in 1935. Bette plays a down on her luck actress whom has already seen her career at it's heights. A carrer now vanished due to her recklessness and all the horrible… More

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