Mr. Skeffington (1944)

Mr. Skeffington is a 1944 American drama film directed by Vincent Sherman and based on Elizabeth von Arnim's 1940 novel of the same name. Bette Davis plays a gorgeous but self-centered woman who has plenty of suitors but marries Job Skeffington, portrayed by Claude Rains, primarily to get her brother out of prison. It also makes a point about Skeffington's Jewish standing in high society in 1914, as well as his eventual relationship with Nazi Germany.

Perhaps the marriage in the film isn't always a beautiful, lovely thing... but it's certainly fun to watch. Mr. Skeffington was a huge hit at the box office, with both critics and audiences praising it. It made almost $3 million in box office receipts. Mr. Skeffington is a great movie, it is unquestionably one of the best Bette Davis films.

Detailed Information:
Directed by: Vincent Sherman
Starring: Bette Davis, Claude Rains
Release date: May 25, 1944
Running time: 145 minutes