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What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
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In a decaying Hollywood mansion, Jane Hudson, a former child star, and her sister Blanche, a movie queen forced into retirement after a crippling accident, live in virtual isolation. Director:Robert Aldrich |
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Cast
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| Joan Crawford | ... | ||
| Victor Buono | ... | ||
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Wesley Addy | ... |
Marty Mc Donald
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Julie Allred | ... | |
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Anne Barton | ... |
Cora Hudson
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Marjorie Bennett | ... |
Dehlia Flagg
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Bert Freed | ... |
Ben Golden
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Anna Lee | ... |
Mrs. Bates
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Dave Willock | ... |
Ray Hudson
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William Aldrich | ... |
Lunch counter assistant at beach
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Russ Conway | ... |
Police Officer
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Maxine Cooper | ... |
Bank teller
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Robert Cornthwaite | ... | |
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Storyline
In a tale that almost redefines sibling rivalry, faded actresses Blanche and 'Baby' Jane Hudson live together. Jane was by far the most famous when she performed with their father in vaudeville but as they got older, it was Blanche who became the finer actress, which Jane still resents. Blanche is now confined to a wheelchair - Jane ran her over with the car while drunk, even though she has no memory of it - and Jane is firmly in control. As time goes by, Jane exercises greater and greater control over her sister, intercepting her letters and ensuring that few if anyone from the outside has any contact with her. As Jane slowly loses her mind, she torments her sister going to ever greater extremes. Written by garykmcd
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
Too late . . . too late . . . too late to call for help. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
¿Qué pasó con Baby Jane? See more »Box Office
Budget:
$980,000 (estimated)Gross:
$9,000,000 (Worldwide) (December 1963)Company Credits
Production Co:
Associates & Aldrich Company, The, Seven Arts Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures See more »
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Mono (RCA Sound Recording)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1
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Music by Frank De Vol
Lyrics by Bob Merrill
Performed by Bette Davis
Also performed by Julie Allred (dubbed by Debbie Burton) See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
While touring the talk show circuit to promote the movie, Bette Davis told one interviewer that when she and Joan Crawford were first suggested for the leads in this film, Warner Bros. studio head Jack L. Warner replied: "I wouldn't give a plugged nickel for either one of those two old broads." Recalling the story, Davis laughed at her own expense. The following day, she reportedly received a telegram from Crawford: "In future, please do not refer to me as an old broad!" See more »Goofs
Continuity: In the film's final scene, when Baby Jane walks up to the ice cream vendor, her lipstick is much lighter than in the rest of the film. Moments after, her lips are once again covered with darker lipstick. Additionally, during the dancing scene subsequently on the beach, even though it's obviously hot out, the ice cream shows no signs of melting whatsoever. See more »Connections
Referenced in "Designing Women: The Proxy Pig and Great Pretenders (#4.1)" (1989) See more »Soundtracks
"I'VE WRITTEN A LETTER TO DADDY"Music by Frank De Vol
Lyrics by Bob Merrill
Performed by Bette Davis
Also performed by Julie Allred (dubbed by Debbie Burton) See more »
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