Dangerous

I give this film 4 stars because though this is not an A-class drama, it is a beautifully done and concise piece of work with whatever shortcomings it has rescued by Bette Davis herself. She and the Irish maid are absolute scene stealers. A previous reviewer commented on how Miss Davis spent her life insisting she only won her oscar for this film because she'd been shorted the one she deserved for "of Human Bondage" the year before; I would agree this was a misconception on her part. Her perfomance of Joyce Heath is exemplary, standing on its own. Along with Katherine Hepburn and Greta Garbo, Bette Davis brought a depth to her perfomances that stood out among the other Hollywood actresses of her generation - or most Hollywood actresses since. Her genius in this film is breathtaking. Like the ending of her other Oscar-winning role, Jezebel, the conclusion of Dangerous, suggesting that this bad girl all of a sudden has become rejuvenated into a righteously selfless character is 1930's Hollywood hokey, and yet the sight of her walking up the stairs of the hospital with flowers in hand while the husband she's damaged for life smiles at her from the window of his room is enough to bring on the tears. I love it.

This DVD arrived on time and was just as described

Considering the outstanding performances she would give in the future, this feeble melodrama is unworthy of Bette Davis' talents. On the other hand if it weren't for her frantic efforts this movie would be unwatchable. The story is pretty ridiculous and she gets no help from her co-star, Franchot Tone, the Ashton Kutcher of his day. I'd say this one is strictly for Davis completists.

I love Bette Davis. And I’ve always enjoyed this movie.

Okay, the feel-good ending of this film has the feeling of being tacked on by some studio marketing type. And I suspect it was. But the rest of this film is amazing. And Bette Davis here shines as an actress in full and real meaning of that word: A person who becomes someone for their performance. Not just in broad gesture, but in the subtle was make makes a character three-dimensional a real.At this is there no one better than Bette Davis, and few films show this more clearly than "Dangerous."Yeah, somewhere in the vault that must be a more realistic ending. But wow, is this film worth seeing anyhow!

This is not one of scripts that made Davis a star. It is a morals commentary of its time and not a good one, at that. But, it is an excellent example of what made Davis great. Davis displays a range of emotions and handles them well--so well, that she won her first Academy Award for the film. If you're fan, as we are, you will find this more than worth your time.

Bette Davis did an outstanding performance as the lead in this engaging movie. Hit all the emotions.

Great movie but then again I think any of Bette Davis's movie are. Arrived fast and in good shape. Thanks

She won the Oscar for it and yes no doubt she deserved it. For the Bette Davis's fans who love her in bitchy roles. Franchot Tone is charming as ever. The story is a bit farfetched but still very good.

Great! Perfect! Good for Bette and Franchot Tone. (I believe Joan Crawford pinched him from her at this time). Useless info.

Great