The Little Foxes

In the Deep South during the early 20th century, the wealthy and ruthless Hubbard family is on the verge of a major business deal that could secure their fortune. Regina Hubbard, the matriarch, is a cold and calculating woman who manipulates her ailing husband and her two brothers to achieve her goals. Her estranged husband, Horace, is the only obstacle standing in her way, and Regina will stop at nothing to get what she wants, even if it means destroying her family in the process.

The Little Foxes was a critical success upon its release, praised for its sharp screenplay, taut direction, and Bette Davis's powerhouse performance. While it didn't dominate the Oscars, it was a significant film of its year, adapting Lillian Hellman's successful stage play with intensity and style.

• Bette Davis delivers a masterful and ferocious performance as the manipulative Regina Hubbard.

• William Wyler's direction is superb, capturing the claustrophobic and predatory atmosphere of the Hubbard family.

• The film is a powerful and chilling examination of greed and familial dysfunction.

Google audience: Viewers widely lauded Bette Davis's compelling performance and the film's dark, intense atmosphere. Many appreciated its sophisticated storytelling and powerful portrayal of a morally corrupt family.

Nominated for 9 Academy Awards, including Best Actress (Bette Davis), Best Director (William Wyler), and Best Picture. Bette Davis also won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress.

Bette Davis reportedly disliked wearing the elaborate costumes designed for her character, feeling they made her look too much like a "fashion plate" and detracted from the rawness of her portrayal.