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Beloved Sister (2002)
References
Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
The final scene at the beach was filmed in Malibu, California at the same spot where director Robert Aldrich filmed the final scene of Kiss Me Deadly. When Blanche confesses the truth to "Baby Jane", you can see in the background that same house that was "blown up" by a mysterious box containing radioactive material in the earlier film.
The final scene at the beach was filmed in Malibu, California at the same spot where director Robert Aldrich filmed the final scene of Kiss Me Deadly. When Blanche confesses the truth to "Baby Jane", you can see in the background that same house that was "blown up" by a mysterious box containing radioactive material in the earlier film.
Gypsy (1962)
This film can be seen as a tragic continuation of the story of Gypsy. The sibling rivalry of the blond child star Baby Jane/June and the brunette sister, who has a Hollywood career as an adult.
This film can be seen as a tragic continuation of the story of Gypsy. The sibling rivalry of the blond child star Baby Jane/June and the brunette sister, who has a Hollywood career as an adult.
Referenced in
What's My Line?: Episode dated 11 November 1962 (1962)
Mentioned by name in connection with Mystery Guest Bette Davis.
Mentioned by name in connection with Mystery Guest Bette Davis.
The Lucy Show: No More Double Dates (1963)
Characters suggest this as a movie they could see
Characters suggest this as a movie they could see
I Dream of Jeannie: Whatever Became of Baby Custer? (1965)
title reference
title reference
My Three Sons: Whatever Happened to Baby Chip? (1966)
Movie title used in title
Movie title used in title
Petticoat Junction: What Ever Happened to Betty Jo? (1966)
Movie title used in title
Movie title used in title
Chappaqua (1966)
This Is Your Life: Bette Davis (1971)
mentions by name
mentions by name
What's the Matter with Helen? (1971)
Both films feature two crazed elderly women and were written by Henry Farrell.
Both films feature two crazed elderly women and were written by Henry Farrell.
Sisters (1973)
Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby (1976)
The title of this movie is a reference.
The title of this movie is a reference.
Outrageous! (1977)
Robin does a homage to the movie in his drag show.
Robin does a homage to the movie in his drag show.
Dallas: Whatever Happened to Baby John?: Part 1 (1979)
title reference
title reference
Dallas: Whatever Happened to Baby John?: Part 2 (1979)
title reference
title reference
The Rose (1979)
Scene in drag bar, Emcee performs "I've Written A Letter To Daddy" as Baby Jane from this film.
Scene in drag bar, Emcee performs "I've Written A Letter To Daddy" as Baby Jane from this film.
A Fine Romance: Different Answers (1981)
Laura thinks she may end up like Baby Jane
Laura thinks she may end up like Baby Jane
Laverne & Shirley: Whatever Happened to the Class of '56? (1982)
title reference
title reference
The Sins of Dorian Gray (1983)
The Facts of Life: The Last Drive-In (1985)
The film is mentioned by name.
The film is mentioned by name.
Torch Song Trilogy (1988)
talk about Bette Dais and Baby Jane
talk about Bette Dais and Baby Jane
Designing Women: The Proxy Pig and Great Pretenders (1989)
Mentioned by name.
Mentioned by name.
Evening Shade: Whatever Happened to Clutch Newton? (1990)
Title reference
Title reference
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Master Ninja II (1992)
Lee Van Cleef: "Whatever happened to ..." Joel: "Baby Jane."
Lee Van Cleef: "Whatever happened to ..." Joel: "Baby Jane."
Passion Fish (1992)
Seinfeld: The Airport (1992)
When George picks up the last magazine which the prisoner wants, the prisoner tells him he'd hurt him if he wasn't in the shackles. George responds with the line from Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? though adapts it for his situation, saying in mock tone "But cha AAH, Blance, ya AAH in those shackles."
When George picks up the last magazine which the prisoner wants, the prisoner tells him he'd hurt him if he wasn't in the shackles. George responds with the line from Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? though adapts it for his situation, saying in mock tone "But cha AAH, Blance, ya AAH in those shackles."
Matinee (1993)
Josh and S.A.M. (1993)
At the end of the film, S.A.M. says to Josh that they could have been friends all along. This is a reference to the 1962 film "what ever happened to baby Jane?" in which the same line is spoken at the end of the film
At the end of the film, S.A.M. says to Josh that they could have been friends all along. This is a reference to the 1962 film "what ever happened to baby Jane?" in which the same line is spoken at the end of the film
Animaniacs: The Warner's 65th Anniversary Special (1994)
"Baby Jane" is interviewed for the special.
"Baby Jane" is interviewed for the special.
All About Bette (1994)
Crumb (1994)
The state of Crumb's mother's house is compared to Baby Jane.
The state of Crumb's mother's house is compared to Baby Jane.
Affair play (1995)
High Society: Whose Son Is It Anyway? (1995)
After reading a recipe that says to 'blanche the asparagus,' Ellie shouts at it: "But you are, Blanche! But you are!"
After reading a recipe that says to 'blanche the asparagus,' Ellie shouts at it: "But you are, Blanche! But you are!"
Walking and Talking (1996)
Beautiful Thing (1996)
Living Single: Whatever Happened to Baby Sister? (1996)
title reference
title reference
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror VIII (1997)
Closing credits: "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane O'Brien?"
Closing credits: "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane O'Brien?"
The Tony Danza Show: The Milk Run (1997)
mentioned by Tony and the Woman
mentioned by Tony and the Woman
Hush (1998)
Pinky and the Brain: Whatever Happened to Baby Brain/Just Say Narf (1998)
Title Reference
Title Reference
The Nanny: The Yummy Mummy (1999)
Lynn Redgrave compares herself to Bette Davis the Baby Jane role.
Lynn Redgrave compares herself to Bette Davis the Baby Jane role.
Living Hell (2000)
Will & Grace: Lows in the Mid-Eighties (2000)
Grace mentions it in conversation
Grace mentions it in conversation
The Simpsons: Worst Episode Ever (2001)
Comic Book Guy says to Agnes: "Now I know what ever happened to baby Jane!"
Comic Book Guy says to Agnes: "Now I know what ever happened to baby Jane!"
Mulholland Dr. (2001)
Gilmore Girls: Teach Me Tonight (2002)
When talking about her own isolation, Lorelai says that she's not yet as bad as Baby Jane.
When talking about her own isolation, Lorelai says that she's not yet as bad as Baby Jane.
Girls Will Be Girls (2003)
A mentally unstable washed up actress plans a comeback while mentally tormenting her hapless roommate.
A mentally unstable washed up actress plans a comeback while mentally tormenting her hapless roommate.
Die, Mommie, Die! (2003)
The story about two (twin) sisters who were famous child stars, but only one of them achieves solo success, so the other one kills her. There are even some very clear visual references: i.e. when Angela (Barbara) Arden stands in front of the piano and looks into the mirror.
The story about two (twin) sisters who were famous child stars, but only one of them achieves solo success, so the other one kills her. There are even some very clear visual references: i.e. when Angela (Barbara) Arden stands in front of the piano and looks into the mirror.
House of 1000 Corpses (2003)
Will & Grace: Heart Like a Wheelchair (2003)
Karen: "Careful Baby Jane."
Karen: "Careful Baby Jane."
Queer as Folk: Episode #4.2 (2004)
Darren talks about the film.
Darren talks about the film.
The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch (2005)
Busch mentions a scene in which the late Meghan Robinson climbs the stairs in "The Lady in Question" a la Joan Crawford in the aforementioned movie
Busch mentions a scene in which the late Meghan Robinson climbs the stairs in "The Lady in Question" a la Joan Crawford in the aforementioned movie
House of Wax (2005)
Have I Got News for You: Episode #29.5 (2005)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
Queer as Folk: Episode #5.1 (2005)
Deb talks to Emmett about their playing the roles of Baby Jane and Blanche when watching the film.
Deb talks to Emmett about their playing the roles of Baby Jane and Blanche when watching the film.
Destroy All Humans! (2005)
The level titles are takes on movies. One level was called Whatever Happened to Crypto-136.
The level titles are takes on movies. One level was called Whatever Happened to Crypto-136.
Third Man Out (2005)
dialogue from the movie quoted
dialogue from the movie quoted
Queer as Folk: Fuckin' Revenge (2005)
The guy in the bath house calls Ted "Blanche" when they speak about his sending Michael for a drink at the bar before the explosion.
The guy in the bath house calls Ted "Blanche" when they speak about his sending Michael for a drink at the bar before the explosion.
Queer as Folk: We Will Survive! (2005)
Emmett says Ted should be grateful he got out of his relationship with Tad before he locked him in his room and fed him his dead parakeet.
Emmett says Ted should be grateful he got out of his relationship with Tad before he locked him in his room and fed him his dead parakeet.
Will & Grace: Whatever Happened to Baby Gin? (2006)
The scene confessing what really happened to cause Gin's accident is based on this movie
The scene confessing what really happened to cause Gin's accident is based on this movie
Cowboy Junction (2006)
the husband says to his wife as she threatens him with a knife: "Your 'Baby Jane' antics don't work on me."
the husband says to his wife as she threatens him with a knife: "Your 'Baby Jane' antics don't work on me."
Bernard and Doris (2006)
"Blanche" and "Baby Jane" mentioned
"Blanche" and "Baby Jane" mentioned
Gray Matters (2006)
Evil Women in Film discussion
Evil Women in Film discussion
The O.C.: The Metamorphosis (2006)
Julie mentions the film and its storyline in conversation with Kirsten.
Julie mentions the film and its storyline in conversation with Kirsten.
Get a Life (2006)
character named "Baby Jane Hudson"
character named "Baby Jane Hudson"
The Sarah Jane Adventures: Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane?: Part 1 (2007)
Episode title
Episode title
The Sarah Jane Adventures: Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane?: Part 2 (2007)
Episode title
Episode title
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007)
Inspired William Castle to make "Strait-Jacket."
Inspired William Castle to make "Strait-Jacket."
The Big Gay Musical (2009)
it references this movie in one scene.
it references this movie in one scene.
Gossip Girl: Enough About Eve (2009)
After dreaming that she was Bette Davis in "All About Eve", Blair says that she doesn't want to be "some plain Baby Jane", a role which Davis played in the movie.
After dreaming that she was Bette Davis in "All About Eve", Blair says that she doesn't want to be "some plain Baby Jane", a role which Davis played in the movie.
Pretty Little Liars: Salt Meets Wound (2011)
Mona calls wheelchair-bound Hanna "Baby Jane".
Mona calls wheelchair-bound Hanna "Baby Jane".
Holly's World: Whatever Happened to Baby Jayde (2011)
episode title alludes to the film title
episode title alludes to the film title
Features
Parachute Jumper (1933)
This movie provided scenes from Jane's early films that show her to be a flop as an actress. When Bette Davis heard that the crew was looking for poor footage of her from that time, she (half-jokingly) suggested that any of her films from the period would do.
This movie provided scenes from Jane's early films that show her to be a flop as an actress. When Bette Davis heard that the crew was looking for poor footage of her from that time, she (half-jokingly) suggested that any of her films from the period would do.
Ex-Lady (1933)
This movie provided scenes from Jane's early films that show her to be a flop as an actress. When Bette Davis heard that the crew was looking for poor footage of her from that time, she (half-jokingly) suggested that any of her films from the period would do.
This movie provided scenes from Jane's early films that show her to be a flop as an actress. When Bette Davis heard that the crew was looking for poor footage of her from that time, she (half-jokingly) suggested that any of her films from the period would do.
Sadie McKee (1934)
Featured in
Terror in the Aisles (1984)
Precious Images (1986)
Siskel & Ebert: The Fabulous Baker Boys/Breaking In/Crimes and Misdemeanors/Look Who's Talking (1989)
Clips are shown of various Bette Davis movies, including this one.
Clips are shown of various Bette Davis movies, including this one.
Unzipped (1995)
100 Years of Horror: Girl Ghouls (1996)
clips
clips
Ally McBeal: The Dirty Joke (1997)
Ally and Renee watch the rat-on-the-platter scene
Ally and Renee watch the rat-on-the-platter scene
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001)
This film is #63 on the list.
This film is #63 on the list.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains (2003)
Baby Jane Hudson is #44 on the "Villains" list.
Baby Jane Hudson is #44 on the "Villains" list.
House of Wax (2005)
shows movie in theater
shows movie in theater
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story (2006)
film clip shown
film clip shown
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009)
Footage of this movie is shown.
Footage of this movie is shown.
Breakfast: Episode dated 12 May 2011 (2011)
Clip shown to introduce today's guests Greta Scacchi and Anita Dobson.
Clip shown to introduce today's guests Greta Scacchi and Anita Dobson.
Hollywood's Top Ten: Scream Queens (2011)
Bette Davis and Joan Crawford takes #6
Bette Davis and Joan Crawford takes #6
Spoofed in
French and Saunders: Whatever Happened to Baby Dawn? (1990)
A sketch spoofing the film.
A sketch spoofing the film.
Sisters: Twilight Time (1994)
Alex is tending to a sick Teddy, and reaches her boiling point with Teddy's demands. She fantasies that they are just like the film 'What Ever Happened to Baby Jane' with Alex playing Baby Jane and Teddy playing Blanche.
Alex is tending to a sick Teddy, and reaches her boiling point with Teddy's demands. She fantasies that they are just like the film 'What Ever Happened to Baby Jane' with Alex playing Baby Jane and Teddy playing Blanche.
Popular: We Are Family (2000)
The first scene includes a spoof of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
The first scene includes a spoof of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
The Simpsons: Smart & Smarter (2004)
sequence spoofing What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
sequence spoofing What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
Shakespear's Sister: Best Of (2004)
The opening dialogue scene in the 'Goodbye Cruel World' features Siobhan in the role of Blanche & Marcella representing Baby-Jane.
The opening dialogue scene in the 'Goodbye Cruel World' features Siobhan in the role of Blanche & Marcella representing Baby-Jane.
Foon (2005)
a flashback of an accident which causes the other sister to be in wheelchair
a flashback of an accident which causes the other sister to be in wheelchair
Irma Vap - O Retorno (2006)
The entire film is basically a satire of "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?"
The entire film is basically a satire of "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?"
Queer Duck: The Movie (2006)
the scene where Openly Gator serves Queer Duck a dead rat on a silver tray
the scene where Openly Gator serves Queer Duck a dead rat on a silver tray
Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild! (2008)
Characters are dressed as Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, and recite line, "But you are. You are in that chair, Blanche."
Characters are dressed as Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, and recite line, "But you are. You are in that chair, Blanche."
Baby Jane? The Trailer (2008)
This is a parody of the famous thriller.
This is a parody of the famous thriller.
Baby Jane? (2010)
This is a parody of the 1962 film.
This is a parody of the 1962 film.
Elvira's Movie Macabre: Lady Frankenstein (2011)
Elvira and Elrich do a "but you are" Crawford/Davis routine.
Elvira and Elrich do a "but you are" Crawford/Davis routine.
