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21 October 1949 (USA)
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Nobody's as good as Bette when she's bad! more
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Rosa Moline is bored with life in a small town. She loves Chicago industrialist Neil Latimer who has a hunting lodge nearby...
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Nominated for Oscar.
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More than camp
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Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Bette Davis | ... | Rosa Moline | |
| Joseph Cotten | ... | Doctor Louis Moline | |
| David Brian | ... | Neil Latimer | |
| Ruth Roman | ... | Carol | |
| Minor Watson | ... | Moose | |
| Dona Drake | ... | Jenny | |
| Regis Toomey | ... | Sorren | |
| Sarah Selby | ... | Mildred |
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97 min | Germany:89 min
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Mono (RCA Sound System)
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This film is listed among The 100 Most Enjoyably Bad Movies Ever Made in Golden Raspberry Award founder John Wilson's book THE OFFICIAL RAZZIEŽ MOVIE GUIDE.
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Rosa Moline:
If I don't get out of here I'll die. If I don't get out of here I hope I die and burn.
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Referenced in "Jeopardy!: (#22.82)" (2006)
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Chicago
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While there ARE overdone and exaggerated moments in this film, it is also a near masterpiece! Bette Davis plays Rosa Moline, a small town strumpet who wants more than her hick doctor hubby can provide.
Bette's explosive performance is among the best of her career(and that's saying something!). Her character has to be among the most evil in motion picture history. What is remarkable is that Bette compels us to care about and, even root for this greedy and self centered woman. That is part of what makes Bette Davis the most versatile and most accomplished actress in motion picture history.
A particularly wonderful scene takes place later in the film. Rosa gives her husband a surprising bit of news at a picnic. Watch the sadness and mixed emotions that emanate from her eyes. What an amazing and bittersweet scene.
The problem with the film is that there are scenes that don't fully detail what happens to Rosa near the end of the film. Also, there were changes imposed on the film by the production code that weakened its narrative logic.
Despite a few flaws, this is a fabulous film. The highs and lows of Rosa Moline are compelling and complex. Like the sinister character Bette Davis portrays, the film is far deeper than it seems. Those who think of it only as camp should take a closer look.