William Wyler's Somerset Maugham adaptation, with Bette Davis as a planter's wife who kills, is tense and elegant. Its famous opening shot and Davis's cool performance make it a classic melodrama.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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IMDb: 7.5 / 10 (16,105 votes)
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