Complex sentence: As a "Southern Belle" finally reduced to the role of a housekeeper, Hayes had several dramatic scenes, however when the film was released much of the attention of reviewers was focused on Woodward, and Hayes was largely ignored.
Split into simpler sentences: As a "Southern Belle" finally reduced to the role of a housekeeper, Hayes had several dramatic scenes. However, when the film was released much of the attention of reviewers was focused on Woodward, and Hayes was largely ignored.