Bette Davis Collection 1

Based on the play by W. Somerset Maugham, director William Wyler's classic suspense film "The Letter" (1940) stars Bette Davis as a woman accused of murder. She says it was self-defense, but will a mystery letter save her or condemn her? Herbert Marshall and Gale Sondergaard also star. And, "The Star" (1952) is a penetrating study of Hollywood with Davis as an aging actress who has problems with work, booze, family, and money, years after she won an Academy Award. Following a career comeback attempt, she considers settling down with an admiring former actor (Sterling Hayden). Natalie Wood, Warner Anderson co-star. Five-disc set also includes "Dark Victory," "Now, Voyager," and "Mr. Skeffington." 9 1/4 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; audio commentary; featurettes; radio shows; alternate ending; more.