dangerous

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dan·ger·ous / ˈdānjərəs/ • adj. able or likely to cause harm or injury. ∎  likely to have adverse or unfortunate consequences; risky. ∎  likely to cause problems or difficulty. ∎  (of a drug) addictive or otherwise harmful.DERIVATIVES: dan·ger·ous·ness n.

Dangerous

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Dangerous ★★½ 1935

Davis won her first Oscar for her rather overdone portrayal of a has-been alcoholic actress reformed by a smitten architect who recognizes her from her days as a star. 72m/B VHS . Bette Davis, Franchot Tone, Margaret Lindsay, Alison Skipworth, John Eldridge, Dick Foran; D: Alfred E. Green. Oscars '35: Actress (Davis).

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