Mrs. Danvers (Judith Anderson) scenes from Rebecca (1940)

Images: Selznick International Pictures
Distributed by United Artists

[@12classics39]

The most unsatisfying thing about this film is that Mrs. De Winter never gives Mrs. Danvers the slap into next week that she deserved.

[@proinloin]

The creepiest Mrs Danvers in cinema history. Judith Anderson was robbed of her of her academy award.

[@MrJoseoz]

I'm thrilled about this, Mrs Danvers is so fascinating in her obsession

[@simonebittencourt8251]

What a memorable performance from Judith Anderson. She played this character so convincingly that she made of Mrs. Danvers a protagonist of nightmares. So creepy, so frightening....

[@lyshlysh9970]

Her facial expressions are subtle, like how a real person in her situation would be. The blankness of her stare and the simultaneous severity of her face in the thumbnail is the best. I loved all parts of this movie but the performance of Judith Anderson stands out so much.

[@guytanoparks]

A fabulous performance in my favorite Hitchcock film.

[@Belfastboi]

It’s funny when you watch later adaptations they seem melodramatic in comparison. You’d think it would be the other way round but this is so subtle. Judith is wonderfully understated and terrifying

[@patricebest545]

Dame Judith Anderson born my country Australia! Anna Massey did good job in tv remake but only one Mrs Danvers the original!!

[@souveniehollande979]

Wasn't Judith Anderson the queen's maid in

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Watch the Dame Diana Rigg performance, totally different take on the character.

[@tiredthesbian1731]

That uncanny little head twitch and tilt at

[@GeoAce777]

Judith Anderson was the most memorable character in the film whereas Favell was the most memorable in the book, those damn villains!

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