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Bette Davis was born on April 5, 1908, and "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" was released on October 31, 1962. Therefore, she was 54 years old at the time of the film's release. The movie is notable for her performance as the character Jane Hudson, which has since become iconic.

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What role did Bette Davis play in the movie 'Bad Sister'?

Laura Madison. 'course I just googled this. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021636/


What is the name of the movie where Bette Davis is sitting in a rocking chair chanting naanee naanee naanee?

The movie you're referring to is "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?" In this 1962 psychological thriller, Bette Davis plays the titular character, Baby Jane Hudson, who is a former child star living with her incapacitated sister. The scene with her chanting "naanee naanee naanee" highlights her disturbing and unstable mental state. The film is renowned for its performances and has become a classic in the horror and thriller genres.


Did Jon Cryer's dad play in Whatener happened to baby Jane?

Yes, Jon Cryer's father, David Cryer, appeared in the 1962 film "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" He played the role of a doctor in this classic psychological thriller starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. David Cryer's involvement in the film adds to the legacy of the Cryer family in the entertainment industry.


Why did Joan Crawford and Bette Davis hate each other?

It is not clear that Joan and Bette 'hated' each other. Joan and Bette made only one picture together - Whatever Happened to Baby Jane. The actresses were similar in that they were both stars, Oscar winners, and strong personalities. Joan was the more glamorous of the two. Bette was more of a classical actress with stage training. Joan started as a hoofer. They may have had personality differences. In 1935, Joan married Franchot Tone. Bette had co-starred with Franchot Tone in the film Dangerous and was reportedly smitten with him. In 1939, Franchot and Joan divorced. Some theories report that Bette was not happy with the nuptials of Joan and Franchot and was a bit jealous. When Joan left MGM in 1943 to work for Warner Brothers, Bette was the main star at the Warner Bros. lot. In order to ingratiate herself to Bette, Joan sent many gifts (as was Joan's nature) to Bette. Bette took offense. In 1962, when the two of them were cast in Baby Jane, Joan started to send gifts again which ticked off Bette. Joan was also concerned with her image as a star unlike Bette. Bette was quite annoyed as Joan's falsies used in the beach scene at the end of the film. Also, there are rumors that the Bette kicked Joan during the filming of the scene where Blanche attempts to call Dr. Shelby to the house. This caused Joan to be injured. In retaliation, Joan supposedly wore a lead apron underneath her costume for the filming of the scene where Baby Jane has to hurry Blanche to the car after offing Elvira the Maid. This caused Bette to sprain her back. They were slated to do another film together Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte. Joan backed out the project reportedly for having pneumonia. For the Oscars in 1962, Bette was nominated for Baby Jane in the Best Actress category. Joan was not nominated. Joan began a campaign to ask the other nominees to accept the award at the ceremony on the nominee's behalf if she could not attend the ceremony. Anne Bancroft won the Oscar and Joan accepted for Anne who was not able to go. This did annoy Bette. I'm not sure if they 'hated' each other or if they just were peeved. ****What happened to Baby Jane was just on a channel with some host, he was apparently on the set while it was filming and he said they didn't hate each other. They were cordial to each other. The reason this rumor of them hating each other came out was because Crawford was said to start romances with her directors and as such Davis was suspicious of her.****


How many movies did Bette Davis make?

10. She won 2, for Dangerous and for Jezebel.Bette Davis has been nominated ten times, plus one unofficial write-in nomination in 1934 for Of Human Bondage (she did not win). She has two wins (film titles in bold type). Her nominations were for Dangerous (1935), Jezebel (1936), Dark Victory (1939), The Letter (1940), The Little Foxes (1941), Now, Voyager (1942), Mr. Skeffington (1944), All About Eve (1950), The Star (1952) and What Ever Happened to Baby Jane (1962). All nominations and wins were for Best Actress.

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Who played the role Baby Jane?

In the film Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? the title role was played by Bette Davis.


Was Agnes Moorehead in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

No, it starred Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.


Why did Rebert Aldrich use black and white in what ever happened to Baby Jane?

Bette Davis in her book This N' That, wrote that "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane" was originally going to be shot in color. Bette opposed this, saying that it would just make a sad story look pretty.


About an aging child star and her crazed sister What Ever Happened to Baby Jane used actual clips from what two women's archive of films?

Bette Davis and Joan Crawford


What role did Bette Davis play in the movie 'Bad Sister'?

Laura Madison. 'course I just googled this. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021636/


What kind of score did IMDb give the movie 'What Ever Happened To Baby Jane'?

"What Ever Happened to Baby Jane" is a movie starring Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, and Victor Buono. It has an 8.0 rating on IMDB, and is currently in the top 5000 movies list at number 997.


What is the name of the movie where Bette Davis is sitting in a rocking chair chanting naanee naanee naanee?

The movie you're referring to is "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?" In this 1962 psychological thriller, Bette Davis plays the titular character, Baby Jane Hudson, who is a former child star living with her incapacitated sister. The scene with her chanting "naanee naanee naanee" highlights her disturbing and unstable mental state. The film is renowned for its performances and has become a classic in the horror and thriller genres.


What Academy Awards did the movie whatever happened to baby Jane get nominated for?

Best Actress (Bette Davis) Best Supporting Actor (Victor Buono) Best Costume Design in Black and White Best Cinematography in Black and White Best Sound


How many films did Betty Davis make?

Bette Davis made a total of 101 films throughout her career, which spanned from the 1930s to the 1980s. She was known for her powerful performances and was a pioneering figure in Hollywood, earning numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards for Best Actress. Davis's filmography includes classics such as "All About Eve" and "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?"


Did Jon Cryer's dad play in Whatener happened to baby Jane?

Yes, Jon Cryer's father, David Cryer, appeared in the 1962 film "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" He played the role of a doctor in this classic psychological thriller starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. David Cryer's involvement in the film adds to the legacy of the Cryer family in the entertainment industry.


50's movie with baby in the title?

Could it have been "Bringing Up Baby" with Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant? (1938) 1962: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (Bette Davis and Joan Crawford) 1956: Baby Doll (Karl Malden and Carroll Baker)


What movie is about a Women taking care of her mom or Step Mom and also tries to feed her a dead rat or dog and mistreats her the whole movie and goes to the bank to steal her money?

You're describing "What Ever Happened To Baby Jane" (1962). Stars Bette Davis, Joan Crawford. But the characters are sisters.