Why so much hype?

Very well executed

Awesome Movie

It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.

One of the most boring movies I've seen with Bette Davis. Complete lack of characterization. Don't fall for the William Wyler hype machine, this one's a dud.

I watched Gone With The Wind a hundred times before seeing this classic film on TCM. Now I know where it came from! I stopped counting the things they ripped off from "Jezebel" after 10. Putting it mildly, GWTW was nothing more than 'Jezebel' in color, with different actors. I didn't think that Bette Davis would be such a great Southern belle, but she was, and in spades. That said, in the fullness of time, Vivien Leigh would most be remembered, and her Scarlett was one for the ages, the definitive role for the definitive actor. But we should never forget where the seeds of "Gone With The Wind Came From"... the back lot of Warner Bros.

The main point of interest in Jezebel is that it's the film that garnered Bette Davis her second Oscar. Her performance is also the best thing about the film, although Jezebel still has more to it than Davis' performance.Davis is superb here in a performance that ranks among her best as one of her most flawed but truly fascinating characters. Personally would have given her two Oscars (or at least two more than what she got) for her performances in Now Voyager and All About Eve but cannot deny that she commands the screen superbly, brings complete, blistering conviction to her lines and she is also at her most luminous. She is supported by an excellent cast, with the standouts being the compassionate also Oscar-winning turn of Fay Bainter, who provides the film's moral compass in a way, the always great Donald Crisp who is suitably humble and George Brent in the honourable but also arrogant sort of role. Spring Byinton similarly excels, and Richard Cromwell and Margaret Lindsay make the most of their secondary roles.Jezebel does have more to it than great performances though. It is brilliantly directed by William Wyler, who not only immerses one into the setting but makes one feel like they're part of it. It's also beautifully shot in sumptuous black and white and the 1870s Southern setting is evoked very authentically and elegantly (who can't help love the gowns?). Max Steiner's music score is gloriously romantic and spirit-rousing, while the script is thoughtful, poignant and crackles with fiery tension and the story is completely absorbing in how it's told and how well done the atmosphere is. The characters are all well-written and with remarkable realism, they are flawed characters but with a number of good traits.My only complaints with Jezebel are the ending, which felt out of character and too ambiguously resolved, and a wooden Henry Fonda in a role that was in need of a more formidable touch. Otherwise, it is a very good film indeed that had all the ingredients to be even greater. 8/10 Bethany Cox

By sheer chance I have come across this film.I had not heard about it. I have seen GTWW. How can I watch this movie> Can any one help? I had heard much about Betty Davis and her talents but never came across this film. While reading about sex workers of Calcutta I came across Jezebel.com and I am glad that I have come across this movie history. I am from India and I have a doubt whether I will be able to watch this beautiful movie.Help will be definitely appreciated. I also have heard about Henry Fonda. Photos are beautiful and description of storyline here is simple and extraordinary. Trivia about Betty Davis also is interesting. I would love to know about other old movies. Girish