Dangerous 1935
"An alcoholic actress considered a dangerous jinx is rehabilitated but shows she's as dangerous as ever."
Alfred E. Green's 1935 drama *Dangerous* pivots around Joyce Heath, a once-glittering stage star reduced to ruin by alcohol and self-destruction.
Director: Alfred E. Green
Cast
Bette Davis
Joyce Heath
Franchot Tone
Don Bellows
Margaret Lindsay
Gail Armitage
Alison Skipworth
Mrs. Williams
John Eldredge
Gordon Heath
Dick Foran
Teddy
Walter Walker
Roger Farnsworth
Richard Carle
Pitt Hanley
George Irving
Charles Melton
Pierre Watkin
George Sheffield
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dangerous (1935) about?
The film follows Joyce Heath, a once-celebrated actress whose battles with alcohol have left her penniless and isolated. When a kind-hearted benefactor offers her a chance to rebuild her life, her presence stirs up old flames and new complications, testing the limits of loyalty and forgiveness.
Who directed Dangerous?
Alfred E. Green directed *Dangerous* and is known for his skill in blending dramatic tension with period detail.
Who stars in Dangerous?
The film features Bette Davis, Franchot Tone, Margaret Lindsay, Alison Skipworth, and John Eldredge in key roles.
Is Dangerous (1935) worth watching?
With its gripping emotional stakes and Bette Davis's magnetic performance, *Dangerous* remains a compelling watch for fans of classic drama. The film's themes of redemption and self-destruction give it enduring resonance, even decades after its release.
How long is Dangerous?
The film runs for 79 minutes, making it a brisk yet immersive classic drama.
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About Dangerous (1935) — A fallen star's dangerous charm threatens love and redemption
Alfred E. Green's 1935 drama *Dangerous* pivots around Joyce Heath, a once-glittering stage star reduced to ruin by alcohol and self-destruction. When well-heeled Don Bellows rescues her from penniless obscurity and offers rehabilitation in his Connecticut home, he unwittingly invites chaos into his own life and those of his loved ones. The film's taut, emotional narrative explores the fine line between redemption and recklessness, set against a genteel 1930s backdrop where glittering chandeliers mask simmering tension.
As Joyce's volatile charm reignites old flames and threatens new ones, Bellows must confront whether her talent—or his own heart—is worth the peril. With richly drawn characters and a simmering undercurrent of moral ambiguity, *Dangerous (1935)* delivers a stirring character study that questions the cost of second chances and the fine print of true rehabilitation.
