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Screen legend Bette Davis ("Dark Victory," "All About Eve") earned an Oscar for her powerful portrayal of a tempestuous Southern belle who loses her fiance (Oscar-winner Henry Fonda -- "The Lady Eve," "The Grapes of Wrath") through her cruel behavior. When he becomes stricken by the plague, she realizes the error of her ways and comes to his aid. Nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Co-star Fay Bainter ("Woman of the Year") also received an Oscar. Directed by Oscar-winner William Wyler ("Ben Hur," "The Best Years of Our Lives"). Written by Academy Award and Golden Globe-winner John Huston ("The Maltese Falcon," "The African Queen," "Prizzi's Honor").