Dangerous (1935)

When already engaged Franchot Tone meets downtrodden actress Bette Davis, whose performance once inspired him to change careers, he offers her a helping hand which eventually leads to an offer of marriage and assistance with her floundered career. It reminds me a bit of Davis’s role in Of Human Bondage, as she admits here that she destroys everything she touches. Her character here seems a little less ruthless, that is until she cripples a man, but also capable of redemption. Those traits make for a lighter feeling film and her performance a lot less impactful.

Oscar Win: Best Actress in a Leading Role