The Life of Old Hollywood Everyman Henry Fonda

During the late 1930s, he began appearing in a series of films that strengthened his standing in Hollywood. One of the most notable was Jezebel in 1938, where he starred opposite Bette Davis. The film performed well and helped increase his visibility with audiences and studio executives.

Roles like Jezebel allowed him to work with established stars and major directors. These projects steadily expanded his reputation as a reliable leading man. By the end of the decade, he was receiving larger roles and becoming an increasingly familiar face in major studio productions.