Jezebel (1938) is a romantic drama directed by William Wyler and starring Bette Davis, Henry Fonda and George Brent. The film follows Julie Marsden, a headstrong Southern belle in 1850s Louisiana, whose defiance of societal norms leads to personal and romantic turmoil. Notable for Davis's Academy Award-winning performance, the film explores themes of pride, redemption and the complexities of Southern aristocracy. In 2009, Jezebel was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."