She brought a steel magnolia quality to the role that contrasted withVivien Leighstempestuous Scarlett OHara.
It was that same quiet ferocity that defined many of her most memorable roles.
In honor of her passing, here are 13 films that showcase her immense range and talents.
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Flynn stars as doctor turned pirate Peter Blood, who escapes his Caribbean enslavement to sail the high seas.
The two, inevitably, fall in love.
De Havilland proved herself a worthy on-screen partner for the mesmerizing Flynn and together they made indelible movie magic.
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De Havilland is radiant, and joyfully cheeky, in the glorious technicolor of this classic adventure movie.
In contrast to Scarlett’s fierce intelligence and strength, Melanie is all heart.
It re-teamed her with Flynn in their fifth of eight titles together.
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As he and Emmy get to know each other, they fall in love, but tragedy intervenes.
Directed by John Huston, this film stars Davis and de Havilland as sisters and romantic rivals.
The two go toe-to-toe despite de Havilland reprising her popular good girl role opposite Davis wild child sister.
Ruth is kind and loving, while Terry is psychotic and manipulative, gaslighting her sister their entire lives.
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