
It's 1914 in New York City. Adult brother and sister Trippy Trellis and Fanny Trellis, whose parents are now deceased, were once wealthy, but Trippy squandered away the family fortune, about which no one knows except their cousin George Trellis and their many creditors. Fanny and Trippy still put on the façade to the outside world that they have money. The beautiful Fanny can have any man that she wants to marry, but she sets her sights on Job Skeffington, the son of Russian... (Full plot summary below)
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It's 1914 in New York City. Adult brother and sister Trippy Trellis and Fanny Trellis, whose parents are now deceased, were once wealthy, but Trippy squandered away the family fortune, about which no one knows except their cousin George Trellis and their many creditors. Fanny and Trippy still put on the façade to the outside world that they have money. The beautiful Fanny can have any man that she wants to marry, but she sets her sights on Job Skeffington, the son of Russian-Jewish immigrants. Job's wealth was self-made in finance. They met as Trippy was once employed by Job in his brokerage house. Fanny and Job, who is now aware of the Trellis' financial straits, ultimately do get married, much to the consternation of Fanny's many suitors, but most specifically to Trippy, who knows the reason why Fanny married him. Job also realizes that Fanny does not love him, but is unaware of the real reason she agreed to marry him. After their marriage, Fanny's suitors are still around with more joining the ranks, which Job does not mind as he is aware that Fanny is not leading them on. But when the reason for Fanny marrying Job no longer exists, their relationship changes. They have to figure out what to do, which now takes into consideration their daughter, also named Fanny. As time goes on, they grow into middle age and Fanny's physical beauty deteriorates, Fanny comes to the realization of what is really important in life.
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| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzA squishy tearjerker melodrama that questions how to handle life when beauty fades, for someone who vainly lived for her beauty. |
| Cinema em CenaPablo VillaçaSherman conduz bem a narrativa, que abrange três décadas das vidas de seus personagens, e é auxiliado na tarefa por excelentes atuações de Davis, Abel e Rains. |
| Video-Reviewmaster.comSteve CrumOn target Warner super soaper features standouts Bette Davis and Claude Rains. |
| User ReviewVictoria WBette Davis shines in her role of Fanny Skeffington. Her uptown city looks are amazing and even when her age creeps upon her she does a great job at portraying her uptown personality. This movie is a must see. |
| User ReviewAdrienne LI've always been a a big Bette Davis fan. This is my personal favorite. Claude Rains was brilliant in this movie as well. |
| User ReviewRuth AThis is one of my hesitant favorites. It's hard for me to say I like this film, because it did jerk a few tears. Tears of joy. For this was one of the great classics. Bette Davis played a stuck-up prep (what people would call her today) who had no care for breaking anyone's heart as long as she had attention. Then there's Claude Rains, who played Mr. Skeffington. He also gave his performance of pretty much the only man who didn't worship Bette Davis's character. All the other men would give their life to have her, but Mr. Skeffington was different. And this scenario makes the movie great. This film represents Romance, Envy, Horror, Sadness, Drama, and comedy. Just watch the film for words few words can't describe how amazing and wonderful this film is. This is my favorite film from Bette Davis and YOU should watch this. Enjoy, because you will. |
| User ReviewMaria GI wathched some of it and it is a powerful movie. Most all her movies are. |
| User ReviewHillary MOne of the great old movies. Everyone should watch this movie at least once. |
| User ReviewJanet AI have never seen a bad Davis movie, and this one is no exception. She makes any movie shine. |
| User ReviewTausha MBette really shows her diversity and range in this film. |