Jezebel

Set in New Orleans in the 1850s, "Jezebel" follows headstrong Southern belle Julie Marsden as she defies societal norms and causes controversy by daring to wear a red dress to the Olympus Ball, an act of defiance in the rigid social structure. The film explores themes of love, pride, and redemption as Julie navigates her relationships with her fiancé Preston and her former flame Buck Cantrell in the midst of personal and societal turmoil. Bette Davis delivers a powerful performance as Julie, capturing the strength and vulnerability of a woman who refuses to conform to expectations.