Bette Davis

Oh, my friend, Bette Davis did indeed suffer a stroke in 1983, but she showed great strength and resilience in her recovery. It's important to remember that even in difficult times, there is always hope and the possibility of healing. Let's focus on the beauty and positivity that surrounds us, just like Bette did in her life and career.

Bette Davis famously disliked kissing her co-star, Errol Flynn, during the filming of the movie "The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex" in 1939. Davis found Flynn's personal hygiene lacking and his behavior on set to be unprofessional, leading to her strong aversion to filming romantic scenes with him. This animosity towards Flynn is well-documented in Davis's autobiography and various interviews throughout her career.

In the film "Now, Voyager," Bette Davis wears a distinctive pinky ring that is large and ornate, featuring a prominent oval-shaped gemstone surrounded by smaller accent stones. The ring is set in a bold, eye-catching design that reflects the character's newfound confidence and elegance. Its intricate detailing and glamorous style make it a memorable and iconic accessory in the movie.

No... but the haunting vocals of Kim Carnes means her singing is often mistaken for Rod on this song. Kim appeared with Rod on his tour Tonight I'm Yours along with Tina Turner where they all sang together.

The song was released in 1981. Song Lyrics: "Bette Davis Eyes"

Recorded by: "Kim Carnes"

Written by: (Donna Weiss, Jackie DeShannon)

Published by: "Plain and Simple Music"

(ASCAP)/Donna Weiss Music (BMI)

Album: "Mistaken Identity" - 1981

Her name was Ruth Augusta Favor Davis.

Actually, she had four (4) films released in 1939. In addition to The Old Maid and Dark Victory, both mentioned below, she also appeared in The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex as Queen Elizabeth I, with Errol Flynn as the younger, impetuous Essex. Her fourth film of 1939 was Juarez, in which she played the mad Empress Carlotta to Brian Aherne's Emperor Maximillian in this historical drama set in mid-19th century Mexico. It was an amazing year for her, with all four performances receiving very good notices. She received her 3rd Academy Award nomination that year for her performance in Dark Victory as Judith Traherne, a reckless socialite suddenly diagnosed with a brain tumor. Since this was a theater question, it might be worth noting that 3 of these 1939 movies were all adapted from stage dramas. Zoe Akins' adaptation of Edith Wharton's The Old Maid had won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1935 and Dark Victory had been a Tallulah Bankhead stage vehicle in the same 34-35 Broadway season. Elizabeth and Essex was inspired by Maxwell Anderson's 1930 verse play, Elizabeth the Queen, but Hollywood rumour relays that Flynn wasn't quite up to the verse, so the screenplay became decidely prosaic, to Miss Davis' chagrin. The Old Maid

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Bette Davis was born on April 5, 1908 and died on October 6, 1989. Bette Davis would have been 81 years old at the time of death or 107 years old today.

Bette Midler is 72 years old (birthdate: December 1, 1945).

Yes, of course. Bette Davis was one of the few Democrats among the great stars of Hollywood's golden age, and one of the most active. An ardent supporter of FDR, she spoke at the 1940 and 1944 Democratic conventions. She also performed at the inauguration party for JFK and was friendly with the Carters, who were, in turn, lifelong fans of hers. Other Democrats included Henry Fonda, Katharine Hepburn, Myrna Loy, Melvin Douglas, Danny Kaye, Gene Kelly, Orson Welles, Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, Gregory Peck, Jack Lemmon, Judy Holliday, Kirk Douglas, and Edward G. Robinson. A few stars like James Cagney, Frank Sinatra, and Charlton Heston were Democrats who later jumped ship. Most of the rest of the movie establishment were Republicans until a new wave swept over Hollywood in the sixties.

Her hair is Harlowe gold

Her lips sweet surprise

Her hands are never cold

She's got Bette Davis eyes

She'll turn her music on you

You won't have to think twice

She's pure as New York snow

She got Bette Davis eyes

And she'll tease you

She'll unease you

All the better just to please you

She's precocious and she knows just

What it takes to make a pro blush

She got Greta Garbo stand off sighs

She's got Bette Davis eyes

She'll let you take her home

It whets her appetite

She'll lay you on her throne

She got Bette Davis eyes

She'll take a tumble on you

Roll you like you were dice

Until you come out blue

She's got Bette Davis eyes

She'll expose you, when she snows you

Off your feet with the crumbs she throws you

She's ferocious and she knows just

What it takes to make a pro blush

All the boys think she's a spy

She's got Bette Davis eyes

And she'll tease you

She'll unease you

All the better just to please ya

She's precocious, and she knows just

What it takes to make a pro blush

All the boys think she's a spy

She's got Bette Davis eyes

She'll tease you

She'll unease you

Just to please ya

She's got Bette Davis eyes

She'll expose you, when she snows you

She knows ya

She's got Bette Davis eyes

It is likely that the lyrics of the song were intended to have a double meaning. The most obvious is about a seductive woman, and this was probably intended to disguise the deeper meaning, which was probably the use of methamphetamine. In at least some of Kim Carnes vocals of that song it sounds like she is saying "Bette Davis ice." A common nickname for crystal meth is "ice." The drug has been in use since before WWII, but presumably it began to be referred to by this nickname sometime in the 1970s. Betty Davis Eyes was recorded in 1981. Some of the song lyrics imply characteristics of methamphetamine or symptoms related to its use:

Her hair is Harlow gold -- some varieties of meth are yellow

Her hands are never cold -- hyperthermia, an elevated body temperature

You won't have to think twice -- alertness and increased concentration

She's pure as New York snow -- a comparison to cocaine

She'll unease you -- a strong psychoactive stimulant.

She's precocious -- premature aging, increased libido.

She knows just what it takes to make a pro blush -- flushing, red in the face

She got Greta Garbo's stand-off sighs -- hubris, extreme haughtiness or arrogance

It whets her appetite -- decreased appetite

Until you come up blue -- overdose can cause blue lips

She's ferocious -- aggressive behavior

All the boys think she's a spy -- can cause paranoia

yes

Any relation is fairly distant. Although both have the birth name of Davis and were born in Massachussetts, Geena's Davis' ancestors were William (1913-2009), Isaac Danforth (1883-), William (1861-), and Isaac Danforth (1810-). Those for Bette were Harlow (1885-1938), Edward (1854-), and Calvin (1827). So we know they could not be closer than 3rd cousins, once removed.

Breast cancer.

This quote came from the film All About Eve.

The quote was said by the character Margo Channing.

Her name was Ruth Augusta Favor Davis.

who has the oil painting of bette davis in mr skeffington

Bette Davis

Born: 05-04-1908

Birth place: Lowell, Massachusetts

Died: 06-10-1989

Bette (note spelling) died in l989. an interesting anecdote follows. i was aware of the death having heard of it on the radio news. I was at the Hoboken railroad festival having a good time and they announced a free ride to end of the Meadowlands yards on one of the tracks- naturally I took it, being a railroad buff. nice ride through the Bergen Tunnel and all- ex Erie-lackawanna equipment and trackage the only odd thing, when I got off, I could not help notice the serial number of the car-l603- the year Queen Elizabeth I died- portrayed twice by Bette Davis! a coincidence

No. She was some sort of Protestant denomination. Also, by extension she was not of the Jewish faith. True, many Jewish people have the Davis surname.

"Pocketful of Miracles"

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