one of bette best role and too bad be not available on vhs or dvd yet . this be her first film after her 18 year contract with warner bros. end and and it prove once again what she could do with a meaty part . besides her deeply felt performance and the most interesting aspect of the film be the excellent direction by curtis bernhardt ( a steal life ) and great camera work by leo tover ( the heiress ) . watch the way the flashback scene be shoot and they be among the best ever film . this be still and a timeless story about about the devastating effect of a divorce . great script and beautiful music score and this be a hidden treasure and and one of bette best film .