King Vidor directed Beyond the Forest, with Lenore J. Coffee and Stuart Engstrand writing the screenplay. The cast includes Bette Davis, Joseph Cotton, David Brian, Ruth Roman, Minor Watson, and Regis Toomey. Max Steiner composed the music, and Robert Burks was in charge of cinematography. Rosa Moline (Davis), a married woman who feels unhappy with her life, plans to leave town with a wealthy businessman—and she’s…

It’s fitting that Ms. Davis would portray herself in this movie. Being her final film with Warner Brothers, the studio gave her a wildly theatrical and somewhat ridiculous project, but surprisingly, it's quite entertaining. The script is full of witty remarks and memorable lines, including one of the most recognizable quotes in American movies ("What a dump"). Bette Davis delivers an exceptionally over-the-top perfor…