bette davis then only 30 year old and win an oscar for best actress for this movie in 1939. direct by william wyler and jezebel be one of hollywood best from it golden age . jezebel be release in 1938 and also star a young henry fonda who at time have to take leave from production because of the birth of his daughter jane . the picture tell the story of a headstrong young southern woman during the antebellum period whose action cost her the man she love . bette davis play the young woman whose name in the movie be actually julie and but because of her conniving and the hurt that result from it her aunt belle and play by fay bainter tell her that she be act like jezebel from the bible . fay bainter would go on to win the oscar for best support actress for her role in this movie . fay bainter by the way also be nominate this same year for best lead actress for her role in another movie title white banner . i really enjoy this film that go on to earn a nomination for best movie of 1938. frank capra you can not take it with you eventually win that year . jezebel be a great movie with a great cast . gim me more . gimmeclassics .