Dangerous (1935)

Director:

Alfred E. Green

Writer:

Laird Doyle (story)

Release Date:

25 December 1935 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

An alcoholic actress considered a dangerous jinx is rehabilitated but shows she's as dangerous as ever.

Plot Keywords:

Divorce | Jinx | Theater | Marriage | Attempted Murder

Awards:

Won Oscar.

Cast

Bette Davis	...	Joyce Heath
Franchot Tone	...	Don Bellows
Margaret Lindsay	...	Gail Armitage
Alison Skipworth	...	Mrs. Williams
John Eldredge	...	Gordon Heath
Dick Foran	...	Teddy
Walter Walker	...	Roger Farnsworth
Richard Carle	...	Pitt Hanley
George Irving	...	Charles Melton
Pierre Watkin	...	George Sheffield
Douglas Wood	...	Elmont
William B. Davidson	...	Reed Walsh (as William Davidson)

Also Known As:

Hard Luck Dame (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

79 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

USA:TV-G (TV rating) | Australia:G | USA:Approved (PCA #1554) | Canada:PG

Filming Locations:

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Trivia:

Though Bette Davis was very proud of the Oscar she won for this film, she didn't think she deserved it that year - in her opinion, Katharine Hepburn should have won for Alice Adams (1935). Davis always thought she won as compensation for not even being nominated for her star-making performance in Of Human Bondage (1934) the previous year.

Quotes:

Joyce Heath: [to Don] I should laugh at you, should I? But I can't help it. You were so awkward that I almost laughed in your face at first. And then it made me sick to think that anyone could be stupid enough to be taken in by old tricks. I thought you might at least be amusing, but you turned out to be dull, and stupid and so afraid. Well you needn't be? I won't hurt your Sunday school romance or your oh so nice career. Hurt me? Get out of here before you give me hysterics!

Movie Connections:

Featured in P.S. I Love You (2007)

Soundtrack:

Forty-Second Street

Bette Davis is captivating

Bette Davis plays a former actress turned low-life drunk in this highly emotional drama. She is convinced she has a 'jinx' on her because she seems to make bad things happen. A wealthy man recognizes her drunk in a bar and takes her to his country house. Sparks fly. The problem - he's engaged.

Dangerous is a terribly beautiful bittersweet tale and Bette Davis carries it off perfectly. When she is in the scene, your eyes are always on her and nothing else. She is a captivating and riveting actress with pure talent. Her acting style is so easy to like.

The story is incredibly realistic and very thoughtful. The script is very good, every line believable.

Dangerous is a truly good movie with moving, touching and believable performances. Bette Davis shines in her role - one of her earlier dramas. I was surprised and very satisfied with the ending. Wonderful movie.