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Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964)
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24 December 1964 (USA) moreTagline:
Don't Tell Anyone What Happened In The Summer House! morePlot:
The arrival of a lost relative, engulfs terror upon an aging southern belle, forever plagued by a horrifying family secret. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 7 Oscars. Another 5 wins moreUser Comments:
A Fun, Frantic, Over-the-top Gothic Melodrama! more (99 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Bette Davis | ... | Charlotte | |
| Olivia de Havilland | ... | Miriam (as Olivia deHavilland) | |
| Joseph Cotten | ... | Drew | |
| Agnes Moorehead | ... | Velma | |
| Cecil Kellaway | ... | Harry | |
| Victor Buono | ... | Big Sam | |
| Mary Astor | ... | Jewel Mayhew | |
| Wesley Addy | ... | Sheriff | |
| William Campbell | ... | Paul Marchand | |
| Bruce Dern | ... | John Mayhew | |
| Frank Ferguson | ... | Editor | |
| George Kennedy | ... | Foreman | |
| Dave Willock | ... | Taxi Driver | |
| Michel Petit | ... | Gang Leader (as Michael Petit) | |
| John Megna | ... | New Boy |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
133 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Australia:M | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG (TV rating) | Norway:16 | Portugal:M/16 | Spain:T | Germany:12 (nf) | West Germany:18 (nf) | USA:Approved (certificate #20791) | Canada:PG (video rating) | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15 | UK:15Fun Stuff
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Bette Davis' trailer was parked at the front of the mansion but she was seldom there. She set up a huge mirror in the hallway of the house and she put on her makeup there. At lunchtime she had her meals outside, with the director and the grips. moreGoofs:
Continuity: While waiting outside the Hollis home, Willis licks and seals the letter for Charlotte. When she opens it, however, it is unsealed. moreQuotes:
Jewel Mayhew: Well, right here on the public street, in the light of day, let me tell you, Miriam Deering, that murder starts in the heart, and its first weapon is a vicious tongue. moreSoundtrack:
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Well, I loved Bette Davis' performances, as a rule. But I'm willing to bet that even NON fans of Davis would appreciate her tour in this particular movie. Following two years after "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?", "Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte" is nevertheless four times the film of its more noted predecessor. The reasons for this are four=fold. The script, though occasionally unintentionally funny, is still crisper, more believable and contains a more satisfying ending. Next, Davis' is more balanced by the performances of DeHavilland, Cotton, a more mature Victor Buono, and the great Agnes Morehead. Thirdly, we have a better set and setting, more attuned to the genre. Finally, the cinematography is several notches better, in my opinion. Adding it all up, you have an exceptionally fine example of that unique genre, the gothic melodrama. In this movie, the genre is virtually defined! If asked to name an example to a "top twenty" or "top fifty" movie list, "Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte" would definitely make the cut.