Several popular film critics within the US in the late 1930s stated that from the opening scenes of the 1935 film "Dangerous", "Bette Davis portrays Joyce Heath with the realism of a tragic drunk whose existence is solely based on the next available drink." It was also said that every actor or actress seeks a role that will challenge them to new heights, as well as offer them range, depth, and a chance at immortality in the pantheon of legendary performances. Davis found this challenge with the film "Dangerous". The role of Heath was a game-changer for Davis' acting career.

"Dangerous", an American drama film, was directed by Alfred E. Green and stars Davis in her first Oscar-winning (Best Actress) role. The film's screenplay by Laird Doyle was based on his short story "Hard Luck Dame", a tale about a young movie fan who tries to rehabilitate an alcoholic actress he's fallen in love with.

Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Davis (April 1908, Lowell, Massachusetts – October 1989, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France) was a versatile, volatile American actress whose raw, unbridled intensity kept her at the top of her profession for more than 50 years and 100 acting credits. She was noted for playing unsympathetic, sardonic characters, and was famous for her performances in a range of film genres, from contemporary crime melodramas to historical films, suspense horror, and occasional comedies, although her greater successes were in romantic dramas. She was a recipient of two Academy Awards.

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