Jezebel
Warner Bros. | Release Date: March 26, 1938 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
82
METASCORE
Universal acclaim based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
Chicago TribuneMichael Wilmington
A masterpiece. Davis' great naughty Southern belle role, co-starring Henry Fonda and Fay Bainter. [07 Jul 2006, p.C7]
88
LarsenOnFilmJosh Larsen
Jezebel is populated almost entirely by unsavory characters, foremost among them the woman of the title. Read full review
80
EmpireDavid Parkinson
Bette Davis is captivating in this epic study of Southern chivalry. Read full review
80
The New YorkerPauline Kael
A dazzling romantic melodrama.
70
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
William Wyler’s direction draws an engrossing cross-section of old southern manners and hospitality. It’s undoubtedly faithful to a degree, and not without its charm. At times it’s even completely captivating. Read full review
60
The New York TimesFrank S. Nugent
It is still an interesting film, though, in spite of our sniffs at its climax; colorful, generally well-performed and admirably directed by William Wyler. Read full review
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