Jezebel

Starring:Bette Davis, Henry Fonda, George Brent, Margaret Lindsay, Donald Crisp, Fay Bainter, Richard Cromwell, Henry O'Neill, Spring Byington, John Litel, Gordon Oliver, Janet Shaw, Theresa Harris, Margaret Early, Irving Pichel, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Matthew 'Stymie' Beard, Georges Renavent, Sam McDaniel, Daisy Bufford
Director: William Wyler
Studio: Warner Home Video
Product Type: DVD

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Bette Davis's long career as a Warner Bros. contract star is crowded with decent movies, so it's no surprise that Vol. 2 of The Bette Davis Collection is about as strong as the first such DVD bundle. Even so, it strays from the classic years by including the latter-career What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, also made at Warner, and an entire disc given to a new feature-length documentary. The earliest title here is 1937's Marked Woman, a tart vehicle from the busy period following her first Oscar. Bette plays a clip-joint girl recruited by D.A. Humphrey Bogart to rat on a Lucky Luciano-style mob boss. Here Davis spits and sparks like a young dragon, so electrically "on" that other actors sometimes look a little afraid of her.

Jezebel is one of the best-remembered of Davis's performances, and the second of her Oscar wins. Something of an audition for the Gone with the Wind lead (of course she didn't get that part), Davis plays a scheming New Orleans belle whose headstrong behavior brings grief to fiancé Henry Fonda--and eventually to herself. This was the first time William Wyler directed Davis, and the intensity of their collaboration (and affair) is visible. The Man Who Came to Dinner, while a fun movie, is not a Davis vehicle; she takes a distinctly supporting role to Monty Woolley's deliciously nasty re-creation of his Broadway triumph. He plays the famous writer Sheridan Whiteside, waylaid by a cracked hip in the home of some squares in small-town Ohio.

Old Acquaintance (1943) is a trademark Warner "women's picture," with Davis and Miriam Hopkins as childhood friends who become rival writers in adulthood (the John Van Druten play was later remade as Rich and Famous). Hopkins has the showier role, but Davis shines by contrast. Davis and Hopkins hated each other in real life, which must have been good preparation for Davis on What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, her epic showdown with Joan Crawford, filmed as both actresses found their careers well into eclipse. The two former screen queens were not friendly and had never worked together, but their inspired casting in this Grand Guignol tale resulted in a surprise box-office smash. Robert Aldrich brought his smart sensibility to the story of two showbiz sisters living a grotesque existence well out of the public eye. The movie has become a camp classic in the years since its release, a phenomenon acknowledged by the disc's commentary track featuring veteran female impersonators Charles Busch and John Epperson ("Lypsinka"). The set also includes a bonus disc of supporting short documentaries and archival footage.

Stardust: The Bette Davis Story is a feature doc that gives a thorough cruise through Davis's life and career, with an emphasis on the warts-and-all side of biography (an admiring Susan Sarandon narrates). It's well paced and heavy with good clips, although it does render some the supporting bios on the Baby Jane bonus disc redundant. --Robert Horton

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A seven-disc set of Marked Woman, Jezebel, The Man Who Came to Dinner, Old Acquaintance, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? Two-Disc Special Edition, and the 2005 documentary Stardust: The Bette Davis Story. With expert commentaries, new and vintage documentary profiles, new and vintage featurettes, and more.

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Excellent Collection of Bette Davis Classics- It's Volume 2 Darling!.......2007-04-25

I, like many other die-hard Bette Davis and classic movie buffs, have awaited this release mainly for the DVD debuts of, "The Man Who Came To Dinner" and "Old Acquaintance," both great Davis films. I was very pleased to see that the film "Jezebel," which was Davis' calling card for the role of Scarlett O'Hara in Selznick's "Gone With The Wind" had undergone a beautiful job of remastering! The "2 disc Special Edition" of the ultimate pairing of legends Bette Davis and Joan Crawford puts icing on the cake with "What Ever Happened To Baby Jane?" I wasn't too familiar with "Marked Woman," however, it's an interesting film and is a nice addition to the set. Also included is the 2005 documentary entitled, "Stardust; The Bette Davis Story," which shines some light on Davis' career -and some nice footage of her classic films.

"Marked Woman" (1937)
Mary Dwight (Bette Davis) works as a hostess at the Club Intime run by ruthless gangster Johnny Vanning (Eduardo Ciannelli). When one of her "clients" is murdered prosecutor David Graham (Humphrey Bogart) questions Mary but she won't cooperate and Vanning is acquitted. When Mary's sister Betty (Jane Bryan) is killed by one of Vanning's thugs she decides to spill the beans and is beaten into disfigurement. At her bedside all the witnesses agree to testify.

"Jezebel" (1938)
Set in antebellum New Orleans during the early 1850's, this film follows Julie Marsden (Bette Davis) through her quest for social redemption on her own terms. Julie is a beautiful and free spirited Southern belle who is sure of herself and controlling of her fiancé Preston Dillard, (Henry Fonda) a successful young banker. Julie's sensitive but domineering personality--she does not want so much to hurt as to assert her independence--forces a wedge between Preston and herself. To win him back, she plays North against South amid a deadly epidemic of yellow fever, which claims a surprising victim.

"The Man Who Came To Dinner" (1942)
Sheridan Whiteside, (Monty Woolley) an eccentric and acid-tongued radio lecturer, is disabled on the doorstep of a prominent Ohio family and must remain confined to the unwilling family's home for a few days. Discovering what he believes to be problems within the household, Sheridan ("Sherry") discovers his leg is fine. Bribing the doctor to declare him unfit to leave for a few weeks, Sherry hatches a plot to fix all of the household's problems, including his loyal secretary Maggie Cutler (Bette Davis) who has just discovered her true love Bert Jefferson (Richard Travis). Lots of fun here with great performances by the entire cast which also include Ann Sheridan, Billie Burke, and the wonderfully comic Jimmy Durante.

"Old Acquaintance" (1943)
Established serious author Kit Marlowe (Bette Davis) inspires hometown pal Millie Drake (Miriam Hopkins) who writes a trashy novel published with Kit's help. Millie's husband Preston (John Loder) leaves her. Ten years of trashy novels later Millie tries to reconcile, but Preston is marrying another. Millie accuses Kit of husband stealing. Later Kit learns of Millie's daughter Diedre's (Dolores Moran) affection for Rudd, (Gig Young) whom Kit was thinking of marrying. Kit blesses their union and makes up with Millie.

"What Ever Happened To Baby Jane?" (1962) -2 disc Special Edition-
Two aging film actresses live as virtual recluses in an old Hollywood mansion. Jane Hudson, (Bette Davis) a successful child star, cares for her crippled sister Blanche, (Joan Crawford) whose career in later years eclipsed that of Jane. Now the two live together, their relationship affected by simmering subconscious thoughts of mutual envy, hate and revenge. Spiteful pranks and bitchy dialogue make this one a jewel in the "Crown of Camp!"

"Stardust: The Bette Davis Story" (2005) -documentary-
Covering the early and later parts of the legendary star's vast film career, "Stardust" captures the allure of Davis in her early films and goes on to show her courage and in-your-face attitude which mesmerized her fans and made her a box office draw even in her golden years. Some of the material can also be seen on Disc 2 of the `What Ever Happened To Baby Jane" DVD, however, there is enough in "Stardust" to make it a nice addition to the set, as well.

A rumored "Bette Davis Collection: Volume 3" is supposedly in the works and set for release this year, however, nothing official has been announced of the titles to be included or the date of release. Hopefully a box set entitled "The Joan Crawford Collection: Volume 2" will accompany Davis third box set release -there's a lot of Crawford classics still awaiting a DVD release, as well. But until then, enjoy this "Volume 2 collection of Davis classics, it will sit well next to your Volume 1 set of your Classic DVD Library.

Volume 3.......2007-04-06

Volumes 1 & 2 are fine. Some suggestions for Volume 3:
-"Beyond the Forest" (camp noir classic with immortal line: "What a dump!" All those viewers who've only heard the line parodied in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" could hear the original source! King Vidor's direction is full of mood and evocative of German expressionism.)
-"Dangerous" (Davis' fresh, dynamic performance in this film resulted in her first Oscar for Best Actress. Isn't that enough reason to release it? Far better than her performance in "The Star")
- "The Little Foxes" special edition (this film is one of the greatest filmizations of a stage play & deserves a special edition. The current DVD release doesn't have a single extra on it! A shame! A 2-disc DVD is called for!
- "The Old Maid" (far better than "Old Acquaintance", this is one of the best soap opera tearjerker period piece women's films. Davis gives one of her most sensitive, vulnerable performances and ages quite realistically in this film.)
- "In This Our Life" (another camp classic with Davis playing a bad girl to the hilt. John Huston's direction is colorful.)
- "Juarez" (although Davis has a small part, the film is historically interesting and as the Mexican Empress Carlota, Davis gives a vivid portrait of a woman going mad.)

Bette Davis Part 3.......2007-04-03

Parts 1 & 2 are fantastic, but when are we going to get Part 3.

The Bette Davis Collection Vol. 2.......2007-02-23

I love this collections - it is a wonderful addition to my 'Bette Davis Library'.
Regards

Great actress, great set.......2007-02-05

Among the great movie actresses of the first half of the Twentieth Century, there was arguably no one better than Bette Davis. Although good-looking, she didn't really have the same great Hollywood beauty that other well-known actresses had. Her greatness came from much more from pure talent than from appearance; in fact, some of her best roles were rather unflattering. Volume 2 of the Bette Davis Collection showcases five of her roles in a variety of genres: gangster film, Southern romance, comedy, "woman's" picture and horror.

The first movie (chronologically speaking) is Marked Woman, which fits right into the classic Warner Brothers gangster movies, albeit with a female protagonist. Davis plays Mary, a "dancer" for a nightclub run by a crooked mobster. Ambitious and independent, she is comfortable enough with her career as long as it finances her sister's college education. Eventually, things go sour and she is forced to make some hard choices. Humphrey Bogart has a supporting role as a noble D.A.

Nex is Jezebel, sometimes described as Davis's consolation for not getting cast in Gone With the Wind. As the rebellious Julie in antebellum New Orleans, she has some similarity to Scarlett O'Hara, but is generally different. Her efforts to defy the customs of Southern aristocracy - culminating in her wearing an inappropriate dress to a ball - costs her dearly. Henry Fonda plays her fiance who comes to find her renegade ways too much. Davis would win an Oscar in her role; ironically, this movie actually preceded Gone With the Wind in the theaters.

The Man Who Came to Dinner is an adaptation of a stage comedy. Davis plays the personal assistant to an arrogant writer who comes to dine in the house of a fan and winds up confined there after an accident. Davis plays a significant but smaller part in this ensemble comedy which is still quite amusing.

Old Acquaintance tells the story of two friends over the course of twenty years. Davis is a literary author who is well-respected; Miriam Hopkins has lesser skills but churns out the best-sellers. Often times they are more rivals than friends, as Hopkins sacrifices all for hollow success.

Finally, there is What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, which co-stars Davis's real-life rival, Joan Crawford. Davis plays Jane, a former child star in the days of vaudeville. Crawford plays her sister, who was a successful actress until being crippled in an accident. Now Crawford is being tormented by her sister. Davis's version of Jane is wonderfully crazed.

There is a boatload of special features in the set, including one disc that has Stardust: The Bette Davis Story, a sometimes cheesy but generally informative biography that shows that even if Davis was a great actress, she was not a very nice person. There are shorts and mini-documentaries on the films, along with commentaries on Jezebel, Old Acquaintance and What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? This final movie also has a whole disc of bonus features including a second biography of Davis. All the movies are either four or five-star quality, so the set as a whole merits five stars. If you are a Davis fan, this will be a delight to watch; if you're unfamiliar with her work, this set is a good place to start.

Jezebel (Restored and Remastered Edition)

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Jezebel
A DAZZLING ROMANTIC MELODRAMA
Resstored very nicely.
Jezebel, wonderful!
The percursor to Gone With The Wind. Not nearly as grand

Jezebel (Restored and Remastered Edition)
Starring: Bette Davis , Henry Fonda , George Brent , Margaret Lindsay , and Donald Crisp
Director: William Wyler , Lloyd French , and Tex Avery
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Bette Davis didn't get to play Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind, but she did get to play a troublesome Southern belle in William Wyler's 1938 Jezebel. Davis's character, a coquette fond of stirring up rivalries among the men, goes too far and loses her fiancé (Henry Fonda), but she finds atonement when she cares for him during illness. This handsome melodrama by Wyler (who later directed Davis in The Little Foxes) is fully absorbing (John Huston contributed to the script), and Davis's carefully constructed performance does make one draw instant comparisons with Vivien Leigh in Gone with the Wind. The DVD release has the theatrical trailer, closed captioning, optional Spanish soundtrack, and optional subtitles in English, Spanish, and French. --Tom Keogh

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Bette Davis plays a self-involved southern belle whose neurotic attempts to mold her fiance (Henry Fonda) to her own designs eventually bring about her tragic downfall. Co-stars George Brent and Fay Bainter. Year: 1938 Director: William Wyler Starring: Bette Davis, Henry Fonda, George Brent

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Jezebel.......2007-06-20

"Jezebel" was Davis's consolation prize for not landing the part of Scarlett O'Hara. Inevitably compared to "Gone With the Wind" (released one year later), this lavish melodrama stands on its own, thanks to Wyler's expert direction and his camera's loving attention to Warners' biggest female star. Davis, who nabbed her second best actress Oscar for this, is superb and looks glorious, while Fonda is suitably restrained as Pres. Don't miss the famous scene at the ball.

A DAZZLING ROMANTIC MELODRAMA.......2007-06-09

JUST GET THIS NEWLY RESTORED AND REMASTERED DVD TO WATCH BETTE DAVIS GIVE A FIERY PERFORMANCE THAT WON THE 1938 BEST ACTRESS ACADEMY AWARD. DAVIS PLAYS JULIE, A NEW ORLEANS SOUTHERN BELLE ROLE WHOSE CONSTANT ATTEMPTS TO GOAD FIANCE PRES DILLARD (HENRY FONDA) TO JEALOUSLY BACKFIRE. ANGRY AND DISGACED, PRES BREAKS THEIR ENGAGEMENT AND LEAVES TOWN. JULIE ENDURES A YEAR OF REMORE UNTIL PRES COMES HOME - MARRIED. THEN HER VENGEANCE EXPLODES. THE SUMPTUOUS SETS AND CONTUMES, FAY BAINTER'S OSCAR WINNING PERFORMANCE AND WILLIAM WYLER'S VIVID DIRECTION ADD TO A GREAT CINEMA EXPERIENCE. FINALLY THE FILM'S GREATEST STRENGTH IS DAVIS, WHOSE TITANIC TALENT HAS NEVER BEEN BETTER DISPLAYED THAN IN 'JEZEBEL'.

Resstored very nicely........2007-05-07

The color is much better than I expected. It is a keeper.

Jezebel, wonderful!.......2007-04-11

I recently bought and watched this the day I got it in the mail! It was fabulous!!!!! Bette Davis was superb and you can clearly see why she received an Oscar for this movie. If you love old movies, this is a definite must watch!!!!

The percursor to Gone With The Wind. Not nearly as grand.......2007-01-13

but every bit as good. This was in response to the novel in the same year 1938. So many comparisons. Both start out in the ante-bellum South. Jezebel, in New Orleans, 1852 (not 1862 as Amazon.com states) & GWTW in 1861 Georgia. But by the end of the latter, everything had changed. Not so in Jezebel. Bette Davis won the best actress Oscar as Julie & effectively took herself out the running for the coveted role of Scarlet in GWTW. That went to new-comer, Vivien Leigh. Julie was selfish, cruel & nonconforming. This in a society that was very tightly wound & virtually crippled by it's tradition of what a woman should be ("a fragile vessel"). This very obviously, calls up to me anyway, comparisons of Henry Fonda as Preston & Clark Gable as Rhett. They are very similiar. Preston, a practical sensible banker & Rhett, though a rogue, a pragmatic businessman. They were born & bred Southerners but knew the south could not defeat the north if it ever came to a fight. For this frankness they were ostracized by their own society which was white, rich, parochial, slaveholding & male. Julie & Preston were in love & were to be married. She seemed to delight in tormenting & embarassing him. He took it because, after all, they were in love & she was beautiful. She flirts with other men & finally humiliates him. It was too much & he breaks their engagement. He leaves to take a job in the north, not to return for three years. Of course Julie was too headstrong & proud to throw herself at his mercy & apologize for wronging him. She pines for Preston feeling he will come crawling back to her. Finally he returns from New York City. He's wiser now, more convinced than ever of the north's industrial superiority. But he's home to stay. Oh, by the way, he is now married: to Amy. My God, she's a Yankee! He has returned in the middle of a yellow fever epidemic. Julie plots & schemes to get Preston back. A man is killed in a duel becanuse of her machinations. The defining moment in Julie's life comes when Preston is stricken with the fever. She must now grow up, face the fact that the man she loves, no longer loves her & may die. One of Bette Davis' best performances & an important movie. Some interesting interactions between blacks & whites in this movie. All black characters were slaves. Seeing the 1850's as perceived by the the movie industry in 1938 was fascinating. Henry Fonda was even showing in several scenes, his liberal political leanings as a champion of civil rights.

The Joys of Jezebel / My Tale Is Hot (Infernal Double Feature)

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The Joys of Jezebel / My Tale Is Hot (Infernal Double Feature)
Starring: Christine Murray , and Christopher Stone
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Unholy Matrimony / My Third Wife George (Kinky Couples Double Feature)
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Electronic Lover/The Spy Who Came
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Run Swinger Run! / Sex Club International (Double Feature)

ASIN: B000NO23TY
Release Date: 2007-05-01

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DEAD FOR A WEEK, BAD GIRL JEZEBEL CAN'T ENJOY THE PLEASURES OF HELL UNTIL SHE FIRST GETS REVENGE ON THE MAN WHO KILLED HER. SO SHE MAKES A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL: HE'LL LET HER RETURN TOPSIDE PROVIDING SHE FINDS A SOUL TO REPLACE HERS. IN FACT, LUCIFER SUGGESTS THE SOUL OF RACHEL (DIXIE DONOVAN), A BUXOM AIRHEAD WHO HAPPENS TO BE A VIRGIN. PRESTO-CHANGE-O, JEZEBEL AND RACHEL SWAP BODIES RESULTING IN RACHEL ACTING LIKE A SLUT ABOVE WHILE JEZEBEL BEHAVES BASHFULLY BELOW... FULL OF WRITHING BODIES AND SINNING SOULS, THE JOYS OF JEZEBEL IS A WITTY SEX FANTASY FROM THE CREATIVE TEAM OF DAVID F. FRIEDMAN (THE EROTIC ADVENTURES OF ZORRO) AND PETER PERRY (THE NOTORIOUS DAUGHTER OF FANNY HILL). AND, HEY, WHO KNEW HELL WAS SO PSYCHEDELIC? PLUS: THINGS ARE SO SLOW IN HELL THAT LUCIFER'S WIFE GOADS HIM INTO DRUMMING UP BUSINESS, STARTING WITH MR. BEN HUR. SINCE BEN HAS JUST BEEN NAMED "WORLD'S MOST FAITHFUL HUSBAND," THE DEVIL ATTEMPTS TO CORRUPT HIM WITH A BEVY OF NAKED LOVELIES. BUT NOPE, NOT ONLY CAN'T THE LITTLE GUY BE TEMPTED, BUT HE'S GOT HIS OWN SURPRISE FOR SATAN... PRODUCED BY DAN SONNEY ("MONEY BY SONNEY") AND FEATURING RARE FOOTAGE OF THE LEGENDARY CANDY BARR, MY TALE IS HOT (AKA ALWAYS ON MONDAY) IS A WACKY NUDIE CUTIE FROM THE GUYS WHO MADE KISS ME QUICK, FULL OF DUMB JOKES AND NEKKID GIRLS, ALL "FILMED IN LIVING SKIN-A-SCOPE!"

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Jezebel
A DAZZLING ROMANTIC MELODRAMA
Resstored very nicely.
Jezebel, wonderful!
The percursor to Gone With The Wind. Not nearly as grand

Jezebel
Starring: Bette Davis , Henry Fonda , George Brent , Margaret Lindsay , and Donald Crisp
Director: William Wyler
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Jezebel.......2007-06-20

A DAZZLING ROMANTIC MELODRAMA.......2007-06-09

Resstored very nicely........2007-05-07

The color is much better than I expected. It is a keeper.

Jezebel, wonderful!.......2007-04-11

The percursor to Gone With The Wind. Not nearly as grand.......2007-01-13

Movie Bad Girls (Sins of Jezebel / Queen of the Amazons)

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"Epics & Jungle Adventure ... Sins of Jezebel (1954) & Queen of the Amazons (1947) ... VCI Home Video"

Movie Bad Girls (Sins of Jezebel / Queen of the Amazons)
Starring: Paulette Goddard , George Nader , John Hoyt , Eduard Franz , and John Shelton
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ASIN: B000HC2LM6
Release Date: 2006-09-26

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Sins of Jezebel: In 9th Century, B.C., in the city of Jezreel, the prophet Elijah warns Ahab, the King of Israel, against marrying Jezebel the beautiful but evil Phoenician. A series of biblical disasters befall everyone who crosses the path with one of the Old Testament's original sinners! Queen of the Amazons: A woman searches the Amazon jungle for her missing fiancé. The problem is not that she finds her husband alive and well, but that he has fallen in love with "Zeeda," the Amazon Queen! Transferred from the original British release 35mm nitrate negative. Bonus Features: Scene Selection| Trailers| Advertising Gallery| Bios| Written Article by Robert L Lippert Jr| Biography of Robert L Lippert Jr| Trivia. Specs; DVD9; Dolby Digital; 128 minutes; Color / B&W; 1.85:1 / 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1953, 1951; SRP - $14.99.

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"Epics & Jungle Adventure ... Sins of Jezebel (1954) & Queen of the Amazons (1947) ... VCI Home Video".......2006-10-06

VCI Entertainment and Kit Parker Films presents "MOVIE BAD GIRLS DOUBLE FEATURE" (Sins of Jezebel (1954) & Queen of the Amazons (1947) --- (Dolby digitally remastered)...featuring top performances from the '40s and '50s with outstanding drama and screenplays, along with a wonderful cast and supporting actors to bring it all together ... another winner from the vaults of almost forgotten Hollywood gems.

First up we have Lippert Pictures feature "SINS OF JEZEBEL" (1954) (74 min/Color) --- Under Reginald Le Borg (Director), Sigmund Neufeld (Producer), Richard Landau (Screenwriter), Gilbert Warrenton (Cinematographer), Bert Shefter (Composer (Music Score), Carl Pierson (Editor), F. Paul Sylos (Art Director), Paul F. Sylos (Art Director) ----- the cast includes Paulette Goddard (Jezebel), George Nader (Jehuz), John Hoyt (Elijah), Eduard Franz (King Ahab), John Shelton (Loram), Margia Dean (Deborah), Joe Besser (Yonkel, Chariot man), Ludwig Donath (Naboth), Carmen D'Antonio (Dancer) . . . . . our film and story has a scheming wicked princess of Phoenicia named Jezebel whose pagan ways brings destruction to all she comes in contact with ... Paulette Goddard is believeable as Jezebel, with George Nader who is under her magical spell ... will she introduce her pagan idols in place of the God of Israel, what danger lies before the King of Israel Eduard Franz as Ahab ... Sins of Jezebel takes place in 9th Century, B.C., in the city of Jezreel, the prophet Elijah warns Ahab, the King of Israel, against marrying Jezebel the beautiful but evil Phoenician ... on a very small budget this film comes across and delivers the goods and more

BIOS:
1. Paulette Goddard (aka:Marion Goddard Levy)
Date of birth: 3 June 1910 - Whitestone Landing, Long Island, New York
Date of death: 23 April 1990 - Ronco, Switzerland
2. George Nader
Date of birth: 19 October 1921 - Pasadena, California
Date of death: 4 February 2002 - Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California
3. Reginald Le Borg (Director)
Date of birth: 11 December 1902 - Vienna, Austria-Hungary (now Austria)
Date of death: 25 March 1989 - Los Angeles, California
4. Robert L. Lippert (Producer)
Date of birth: 31 March 1909 - Alameda, California, USA
Date of death: 16 November 1976 - Unknown City & State

BONUS FEATURES:
1. Movie Trivia
2. Photo Gallery
3. Three Nuts In Search of A Bolt (trailer)
4. Promises Promises (trailer)

Second on the double bill is a Robert L. Lippert Picture release "QUEEN OF THE AMAZONS" (1947) (61 min/B/W) --- Under Edward F. Finney -(Director / Producer), Roger Merton (Screenwriter), Robert Pittack (Cinematographer), Lee Zahler (Musical Direction/Supervision), John Link (Editor), James Reimer (Art Director) ----- the cast includes Robert Lowery (Gary Lambert), Patricia Morison (Jean Preston), J. Edward Bromberg (Gabby), John Miljan (Narrator/Colonel Jones), Amira Moustafa (Zita, the Amazon Queen), Keith Richards (Wayne Monroe), Bruce Edwards (Greg Jones), Wilson Benge (Professor), Jack George (Commissioner), Cay Forrester (Sugi), Vida Aldana (Tondra), Hassan Khayyam (Moya) . . . . . our story line as woman searches the Amazon jungle for her missing fiancé ... The problem is not that she finds her husband alive and well, but that he has fallen in love with the Amazon Queen ... is the jungle controlled by a tribe of she-devils ... are outsiders safe, or will they be enslaved and tortured by a gang of smugglers ... what's with all the lions roaming the Lippert Picture set, does one of them have a collar ... don't leave the theater you're about to find out in the last reel . . . . . all courtesy of VCI Entertainment, who in my humble opinion is the best there is in restoring early serials and film noir features like this one.

BIOS:
1. Robert Lowery
Date of birth: 17 October 1913 - Kansas City, Missouri
Date of death: 26 December 1971 - Hollywood, California,
2. Patricia Morrison
Date of birth: 19 March 1915 - New York, New York
Date of death: Still Living
3. Edward F Finney (Director)
Date of birth: 18 April 1903 - New York, New York
Date of death: 10 January 1983 - Los Angeles, California

BONUS FEATURES:
1. Movie Trivia
2. Photo Gallery
3. Bad Blonde (trailer)
4. Man Bait (trailer)
5. Unwed Mother (trailer)

Great job by VCI Entertainment for releasing the "MOVIE BAD GIRLS DOUBLE FEATURE" (Sins of Jezebel (1954) & Queen of the Amazons (1947), digital transfere with a clean, clear and crisp print...looking forward to more of the same from the '40s and '50s vintage...order your copy now from Amazon or VCI Entertainment, stay tuned once again for epics and jungle adventures that only VCI Entertainment (King of the Serials) can deliver.

Total Time: 128 mins on DVD ~ VCI Home Video KPF-559 ~ (9/26/2006)

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The Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love
The First to Go

ASIN: B000059Z8N
Release Date: 2001-04-10

Customer Reviews:

This was a great movie!.......2006-12-15

Anyone that's ever been caught in between loving someone that is the farthest thing from being "the one"...should see this movie. Hill Harper, who I think is a very slept on actor, plays Theodoris Melville, an extremely intelligent, but geeky, guy who is always falling for women who already belong to another man. The dialogue and narration in this movie are superb and Hollywood really needs to get a clue. Go out and rent or buy this movie, you will not be disappointed. :)

Wonderful movie.......2006-12-01

This is one of the best romantic comedies I've ever seen. In every way Loving Jezebel is refreshing. It is an intelligent comedy which leaves behind the cool, predictable characters in traditional romantic comedies and instead displays quirky characters. Hill Harper is phoenomenal as the geek with all of the game. You aren't sure if he's an honest dope who falls into love and is cursed, or someone who inadvertently chases attached women. The racial dynamics were also very refreshing.

By far the best movie I've ever seen!!!.......2005-07-29

Since purchasing the movie.... I've watched it everday. The first time viewing the movie I cried because I was happy. The second time I viewed it I cried because I was sad. Who knew such a cheesy movie could evoke such emotions? Laurel Holloman fans rejoice!

"Fresh Air".......2004-08-28

NO this movie is not suited for the "blockbuster" audience..and that's what I love about it. This is (in my opinion) "good" acting. The actors& actresses sometimes over do their characters just to make their personalities resonate all the more...I love it. Nah, no explosions, passionate sex scenes, or shootings...these are like a previous reviewer said, "regular" people in an everday setting that somehow can pull you right in. Hill Harper showed out in this movie...he's absolutely amazing! As well as all of the other actors and actreses...it doesn't feel HOllywood...it feels as though these people enjoyed making this movie, and put their all into it.
GREAT MOVIE!!! And definitely "Fresh Air" from this stuffy Cinema Blockbuster, typical storyline plot, pulling from a pool of 25 actors actresses...movies.

"Feelgood" film.......2003-03-16

What's not to like about this film. Nice soundtrack, normal people and great story with plenty of comic relief. Don't be so up-tight. Get out more often!

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Great Behind the Scenes Look at Porn Stars

NightMoves

Manufacturer: CustomFlix
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Jenna vs. Jenna

ASIN: B000EGZ7VC
Release Date: 2006-07-13

Product Description

Ever wonder what it's like to party with porn stars? * Wild Porn Star Antics * Premiere VIP Events * Crazy Caravan of Stars * Private Pool Parties * Sexy Star Interviews * Personal Appearances * Backstage at the Awards * And Much More! Here's your chance to experience the wild parties, the tense drama, and all the crazy backstage antics in this exclusive, behind-the-scenes documentary filmed over 5 days and 4 nights at the annual NightMoves Awards. Considered the "Oscars of Adult" by many, this annual award show and convention brings the biggest names in the adult entertainment industry together for personal appearances, exclusive interviews, private VIP parties, poolside pontificating, industry-only events, and much more. From inside the stars' hotel rooms, to stage-side seats in sold-out clubs, to backstage at the Awards, to unwinding poolside - you get an unprecedented look into the world of adult film stars. Featuring (in alphabetical order): Keli Anderson, Regan Anthony, Aria, Belladonna, Jezebel Bond, Tim Case, Darla Crane, Kiki D'aire, Felicia Fox, Victoria Givens, Montana Gunn, Dennis Hof, Layla-Jade, Jesse Jane, Ron Jeremy, Christi Lake, Jacklyn Lick, Carmen Luvana, Gina Lynn, Sean Michaels, Mike South, Lisa Sparxxx, Sunset Thomas, Vandalia, and more! MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY: This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.

Customer Reviews:

Great Behind the Scenes Look at Porn Stars.......2006-09-20

I highly recommend this DVD to anyone who's interested in what goes on behind the scenes of a porn star's life. The setting is a hotel in Tampa, Florida where the Nightmoves Magazine owners have put up 40 porn stars for the week. The girls and guys make appearances all week then go to the Nightmoves awards show, and the cameras follow them everywhere. You'll be shocked and amazed at some of the footage -- definitely NOT for children!

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Jezebel
A DAZZLING ROMANTIC MELODRAMA
Resstored very nicely.
Jezebel, wonderful!
The percursor to Gone With The Wind. Not nearly as grand

Jezebel
Starring: Bette Davis , Henry Fonda , George Brent , Margaret Lindsay , and Donald Crisp
Director: William Wyler
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Now, Voyager (Keepcase)

ASIN: B00004WI5A
Release Date: 1997-10-01

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Customer Reviews:

Jezebel.......2007-06-20

A DAZZLING ROMANTIC MELODRAMA.......2007-06-09

Resstored very nicely........2007-05-07

The color is much better than I expected. It is a keeper.

Jezebel, wonderful!.......2007-04-11

The percursor to Gone With The Wind. Not nearly as grand.......2007-01-13

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Live in Bristol 05
Starring: Gene Loves Jezebel
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Bette Davis 3 Pak (The Letter/Jezebel/Now, Voyager)

Average customer rating:

Hhhhhhmmmmmm....

Bette Davis 3 Pak (The Letter/Jezebel/Now, Voyager)
Starring: Bette Davis , Henry Fonda , George Brent , Margaret Lindsay , and Donald Crisp
Director: William Wyler , and Irving Rapper
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Astaire & Rogers Collection, Vol. 1 (Top Hat / Swing Time / Follow the Fleet / Shall We Dance / The Barkleys of Broadway)

ASIN: B0007514TO
Release Date: 2005-03-01

Customer Reviews:

Hhhhhhmmmmmm...........2005-03-05

It's great that these films of Bette Davis are being released but C'mon these were already available.Bette made countless films all of which should be considered for release on DVD.She's not just an actress that was huge back in the Golden Era...Her films are just as consumable Today!Give us THE STAR,THE OLD MAID,DECEPTION,PAYMENT ON DEMAND,IN THIS OUR LIFE,BEYOND THE FOREST,...etc.,...

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