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Today in 1946, Academy Award Theater was heard for the first time. The first dramatized story was titled, Jezebel and starred actresses, Bette Davis and Ann Revere.

Sponsored by Squibb, this is the first show of the series: an adaptation of the story of the ultimate Southern “bitch.” Jean Hersholt, president of the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, speaks.

Please enjoy this debut episode:

Tags: Anne Revere, Bette Davis (host/narrator), Dee Englebach (producer/director), Frank Wilson (narrator), Hugh Brundage (announcer), Jean Hersholt, Leith Stevens (composer

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