Jezebel (1938) was nominated for Best Picture (Outstanding Production) at the 1938 Academy Award.
We review the Best Picture nominated movie Jezebel as part of our bucket list goal to watch every Academy Award Best Picture nominee and winner from 1927-2028.
Synopsis: Based on the 1933 play by Owen Davis, Jezebel tells the story of a free-spirited Southern belle in 1850s Louisiana, who loses her fiancé due to her stubborn vanity and pride, and vows to win him back.
| Release date | March 26, 1938 |
| Directed by | William Wyler |
| Cast | – Bette Davis as Julie Marsden – Henry Fonda as Preston Dillard – George Brent as Buck Cantrell – Fay Bainter as Aunt Belle Massey – Margaret Lindsay as Amy Bradford Dillard |
| Studio | Warner Bros. |
Jezebel’s Nominations at the 11th Academy Awards
| Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Production (Best Picture) | Warner Bros. | Nominated |
| Best Actress | Bette Davis | Won |
| Best Supporting Actress | Fay Bainter | Won |
| Best Scoring | Max Steiner | Nominated |
| Best Cinematography | Ernest Haller | Nominated |
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