‘Jezebel’ premieres in New York City 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1938)


Video: 'Jezebel' trailer

(Thursday, March 10, 1938, 11:50 a.m. EST)Jezebel, an American romantic drama film about a free-spirited Southern belle who loses her fiancé due to her stubborn vanity and pride and vows to win him back, premiered today at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Directed by William Wyler, the film starred Bette Davis, Henry Fonda, George Brent, Margaret Lindsay, Donald Crisp, Fay Bainter, Richard Cromwell, Henry O’Neill, Spring Byington and John Litel.