The Little Foxes (1941)

William Wyler directed The Little Foxes, a 1941 American drama film. Lillian Hellman's script is based on her 1939 play The Little Foxes. The Little Foxes made over $2.1 million at the box office and was a big hit once it came out. Davis and the rest of the cast were praised by reviewers and audiences alike! The Little Foxes is still a great movie, and it's a must-see for anybody interested in Davis' career or classic Hollywood films.

At the turn of the twentieth century, the cruel, well-heeled Hubbard clan lives in and poisons their section of the deep South. Regina Giddens, née Hubbard, is in charge of her daughter. Mrs. Giddens is estranged from her husband, who is recovering from a terminal illness in Baltimore. She, on the other hand, needs him back and will use her daughter to help her get him back. She's working on a shady business transaction with her two older brothers, Oscar and Ben. Oscar is married to a flighty, miserable woman and has a dishonest son. Will the daughter be compelled to marry this nasty cousin? Is she going to be her mother or her aunt when she grows up? Or will she be able to avoid both fates?

Detailed Information:

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, Teresa Wright

Release dates: August 29, 1941 (U.S.)/August 20, 1941 (Premiere-New York City)
Running time: 115 minutes