Scene of the Day: Of Human Bondage

Continuing with the persistent series of Bette Davis idolatry, today's "scene of the day" comes from RKO's 1934 "Of Human Bondage," a film that propelled Bette Davis to stardom while on loan from Warner Brothers (I've discussed it before). In this scene, Philip (Leslie Howard) tells selfish, manipulative Mildred (Davis), "You disgust me," to which she responds with the fervor and dramatics synonymous with her acting. I enjoy the fire in her eyes as she flails wildly about, shouting, "You cad! You dirty swine!"

Watch this classic scene with me now...