Dangerous

Davis takes on the Jeanne Eagels legend, acting it with an intensity that would have gotten her burned at the stake in the 17th century. This was the film that followed OF HUMAN BONDAGE, and despite critics' love letters, Davis was feeling ignored by the industry. Though an inferior vehicle even then, DANGEROUS gave her another shot at a breakthrough role, an opportunity she seized; no other Hollywood star would have played a Broadway legend, sodden or not, so unflatteringly.

Davis is an alcoholic former star when slumming architect Franchot Tone (in a surprisingly contemporary performance) spots her, buys her a drink, and comments about how much he enjoyed her ...