Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on July 23, 2018

Screening of "The Little Foxes" at Daystar Center July 24 The Little Foxes (1941) Where: Daystar Center, 1550 S. State Street, Room 102 When: July 24, 2018 Time: 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Stephen Reginald During the turn of the 20th century in the Deep South, the Hubbard family is fighting   read more

The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on March 25, 2017

The most impressive things about The Little Foxes are, in no particular order, Bette Davis’s performance (specifically her micro expressions), Patricia Collinge’s supporting performance, director Wyler’s composition, director Wyler’s staging of the narrative (adapted by Lillian Hellman from her pla   read more

Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on January 28, 2017

I found it eerie watching Regina (Bette Davis) plotting with her brothers in a story described by a contemporary reviewer as a “grim and malignant melodrama.” Certain themes kept surfacing that read like today’s headlines: mistreatment of minorities, disregard for others’ he   read more

Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on January 28, 2017

I found it eerie watching Regina (Bette Davis) plotting with her brothers in a story described by a contemporary reviewer as a “grim and malignant melodrama.” Certain themes kept surfacing that read like today’s headlines: mistreatment of minorities, disregard for others’ he   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on April 11, 2016

The Little Foxes (1941) reunites stars Bette Davis and Herbert Marshall with director William Wyler after their collaboration the previous year in The Letter (1940), in which Davis had also played a morally bankrupt wife who wrecks Marshall's life. The original stage version of the play by Lillian H   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on April 11, 2016

The Little Foxes (1941) reunites stars Bette Davis and Herbert Marshall with director William Wyler after their collaboration the previous year in The Letter (1940), in which Davis had also played a morally bankrupt wife who wrecks Marshall's life. The original stage version of the play by Lillian H   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on August 3, 2014

The Little Foxes Directed by William Wyler Written by Lillian Hellman, additional scenes and dialogue by Arthur Kober, Dorothy Parker, and Alan Campbell 1941/USA The Samuel Goldwyn Company Repeat viewing/Warner Home Video DVD This is a great film that should be on everyone’s Movies I Should Se   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on April 6, 2013

Starring a cast including Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, and Teresa Wright, the film opens in the South circa 1900 and it revolves around a greed woman and her two conniving brothers who hope to make millions off mills. Regina sends her innocent daughter Alexandra to bring her ill father home...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on April 6, 2013

Starring a cast including Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, and Teresa Wright, the film opens in the South circa 1900 and it revolves around a greed woman and her two conniving brothers who hope to make millions off mills. Regina sends her innocent daughter Alexandra to bring her ill father home...   read more

True Classics Posted by on June 24, 2012

Early in the 1941 film The Little Foxes, there is a brief, exquisitely-crafted scene that tells us everything we need to know about these characters. The Hubbard family, having just finished dinner with a wealthy guest and potential business partner, has gathered in the parlor for a musical performa   read more

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on April 6, 2011

In Southern aristocratic society at the turn of the twentieth century, Regina (Bette Davis) is focused on becoming independently wealthy from her terminally ill husband, who traditionally would only consider a son a legal heir.  With her brothers, Oscar (Carl Benton Reid) and Ben (Charles Dingle), s   read more

MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on November 24, 2010

The Little Foxes (1941)      To say The Little Foxes is a triumph for Bette Davis is an understatement. The story of conniving southern siblings seeking to further their riches to the detriment of their workers and customers was seemingly designed for the evil qualities Davis brings to her role. Da   read more