The Little Foxes
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Movie Reviews of The Little Foxes
Movie Review: Crisp Dialog, Great Acting & Photography
Summary: 5 Stars
I see this movie more of a straight drama than a normal Bette Davis melodrama, thanks in part to the crisp dialog and nature of the story.
It's a story about money and how to use it or how to acquire more of it through deceit and greed. Davis, as "Regina Gidden," is the most greedy of the Gidden clan, vying for more money with her brothers who aren't exactly trustworthy people themselves. Among the three, there wasn't anyone to root for since the family shared in their lust for money.
Davis does her normal excellent acting job but I enjoyed Charles Dingle as "(Uncle) Ben Hubbard" best. I liked his lines more than anyone's and the way he delivered them. The sub-plot in this tale is the coming-of-age of Hubbard daughter "Alexandra" played by Teresa Wright. Her "coming of age" translates to finally standing up to her domineering mother. That part is melodrama.
Anyway, the excellent cast, great dialog complemented by an outstanding director in William Wyler and world-class cinematographer Gregg Toland all adds up to a solid film.
Movie Review: Bette at her bitchy best
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're a Bette Davis fan and haven't yet seen this movie, it HAS to be the next one you see! I personally believe this was her greatest performance in any movie largely due to the understated way she played an extremely contemptible character. In this Sam Goldwyn classic you get none of the somewhat cartoon-like facial expressions and acidic hollering you would expect in a portrayal by Bette Davis of a scheming and selfish character, quite the opposite in fact; she plays this one cooler than a glacier.
The picture and sound quality for a film more than sixty years old is superb, MGM has to be commended for this. Would sometimes prefer that all old MGM films are released on the Time-Warner label so many of them aquired years ago because the quality of the film and extras are usually superior to any other; however the studio have outdone themselves with this fine release of a brilliant film derived from a play by the inimitable Lillian Hellman.
Movie Review: Excellent Study In Greed
Summary: 5 Stars
perhaps one of the greatest films ever produced depicting greed and corruption within the ranks of a prominent southern dynasty. Davis gives what may be construed as a legendary performance as the unscrupulous Regina Giddens; quite comparable to her performance in 'Mr. Skeffington', 5 years later. Herbert Marshall also gave a irrefutable superior performance as Horace Giddens, Regina's kind and most benevolent but rational husband. a true classic which delves into the human psyche of greed but simultaneously depicting a classic clash of wills. one of greed and the other altruism.
an absolute must for any classic film buff's library.
the DVD is a good transfer but does have some artifacts present. the sound, however, has obviously been recorded at a low bias requiring one to crank the volume somewhat. the theatrical trailer is unfortunately the only extra. still a bargain at Amazon's price.
Movie Review: Another Bumpy Ride for Bette
Summary: 5 Stars
Bette Davis is in fine form in one of her strongest roles. With a strong ensemble cast, "Tne Little Foxes" keeps the viewer on the edge of their chair, with a wonderful script by Lillian Hellman.
This is truely a classic Bette Davis vehicle that I can watch over and over again, because of the vicious Regina she creates.
If you think "All About Eve' was a bumpy ride, you haven't seen anything yet until you see "The Little Foxes."
Movie Review: The Little Foxes
Summary: 5 Stars
Adapted from Lillian Hellman's Broadway smash, the third and final collaboration between William Wyler and leading lady Bette Davis, again playing a viper in petticoats, is a poisonous, effective drama set in the turn-of-the-century South. Davis was never so wicked, playing Regina to the icy hilt. A fabulous cast and authentic 1900s detail bring Hellman's loathsome characters to vivid life. Is this what they mean by Southern hospitality?