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Mr. Skeffington is a 1944 American drama film directed by Vincent Sherman, based on the 1940 novel of the same name by Elizabeth von Arnim . The film stars Bette Davis as a beautiful but self-centered woman who has many suitors but marries Job Skeffington, played by Claude Rains, solely to save her brother from going to prison.
A classic drama film starring Bette Davis as a flighty beauty who marries a stockbroker for convenience and almost ruins both their lives. Watch the trailer, see the photos and read the reviews of this 1944 Warner Bros. production based on a novel by Mary Annette Beauchamp.
- Vincent Sherman
- Bette Davis
A film adaptation of Elizabeth von Arnim's novel, starring Bette Davis and Claude Rains as a married couple who face financial and personal challenges. See the full list of actors, writers, directors, producers, and other crew members who worked on this classic drama.
Popular and beautiful Fanny Trellis is forced into a loveless marriage with an older man, Jewish banker Job Skeffington, in order to save her beloved brother Trippy from an embezzlement charge. In 1914 New York City, adult brother and sister "Trippy" and Fanny Trellis, whose parents are now deceased, were once wealthy, but Trippy squandered ...
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A woman dreams of a picture-perfect life but finds she's close to losing everything. Gorgeous Fanny Trellis (Bette Davis) appears to have her choice of men, and wealthy Job Skeffington (Claude ...
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- Bette Davis
- Vincent Sherman
- Drama
A drama romance film based on a novel by Elizabeth von Arnim, about a loveless marriage between a wealthy banker and a beautiful woman. The film was nominated for two Oscars and features Dolores Gray as a speakeasy singer.
A classic movie melodrama based on a novel by Elizabeth von Arnim, starring Bette Davis as a spoiled young woman who marries a rich but boring man and regrets it. The film explores the themes of beauty, love and redemption, and features a witty script, a memorable score and a fine cast.
