Dangerous
1935 · Movie · NR · 79 min · ★ 6.6 · 81% critics
A successful architect takes in a once-famous stage performer who has fallen into poverty and alcoholism, hoping to help her recover and return to the spotlight. His growing personal and professional commitment soon complicates his engagement and pulls everyone into an intense emotional drama.
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Details
- Years
- 1935
- Release date
- 1935-12-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 79 min
- Critic score
- 81/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (55 votes)
About
You may like this if you enjoy old Hollywood dramas about downfall, rescue, and comeback, especially if A Star Is Born appeals to you; Not for you if you want subtle emotions or highly believable storytelling.
Pros: powerful lead performance; emotionally charged drama; memorable central role | Cons: implausible story turns; overheated melodrama; weak ending
Themes
- jinx
- divorce
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Actress · 1936
- Academy Award — Best Actress · 1936 · nominated
Cast & crew
Bette Davis
as Joyce Heath
Franchot Tone
as Don Bellows
Margaret Lindsay
as Gail Armitage
Alison Skipworth
as Mrs. Williams
John Eldredge
as Gordon Heath
Dick Foran
as Teddy
Walter Walker
as Roger Farnsworth
Richard Carle
as Pitt Hanley
George Irving
as Charles Melton
Pierre Watkin
as George Sheffield
Directed by Alfred E. Green