A former child star torments her paraplegic sister in their decaying Hollywood mansion.
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Bette Davis | ... | Baby Jane Hudson | |
| Joan Crawford | ... | Blanche Hudson | |
| Victor Buono | ... | Edwin Flagg | |
| Wesley Addy | ... | Marty Mc Donald | |
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Julie Allred | ... | Baby Jane Hudson, in 1917 |
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Anne Barton | ... | Cora Hudson (as Ann Barton) |
| Marjorie Bennett | ... | Dehlia Flagg | |
| Bert Freed | ... | Ben Golden | |
| Anna Lee | ... | Mrs. Bates | |
| Maidie Norman | ... | Elvira Stitt | |
| Dave Willock | ... | Ray Hudson | |
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William Aldrich | ... | Lunch Counter Assistant at Beach |
| Russ Conway | ... | Police Officer | |
| Maxine Cooper | ... | Bank Teller | |
| Robert Cornthwaite | ... | Dr. Shelby | |
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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 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
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sibling rivalry | psychological horror | child star | physical abuse | abusive relationship |Taglines:
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$980,000 (estimated)Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
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Toy Salesman: Want to see it again little girl? It shouldn't frighten you.
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(uncredited)
Music by Stephen Foster
Played by band in the 1917 prologue
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Ingrid Bergman, Susan Hayward, Rita Hayworth, Katharine Hepburn, Jennifer Jones and Ginger Rogers were considered for Baby Jane. See more »Goofs
A graphic after the credits identifies the film's main narrative as beginning "Yesterday", though the events appear to take place over the course of several days and nights. However, it has been debated that "Yesterday" can merely be a synonym for "in the past". See more »Quotes
[first lines]Toy Salesman: Want to see it again little girl? It shouldn't frighten you.
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Old Folks at Home(uncredited)
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In 1917, Baby Jane is a famous, but spoiled child star that performs a show with her father under the jealous look of her sister Blanche. In 1935, Blanche Hudson (Joan Crawford) becomes a famous and glamorous actress in Hollywood and the untalented Baby Jane Hudson (Bette Davis) only acts because Blanche forces the producers to give parts to her. One night, they go to a party and there is a car accident.
In 1962, Blanche is a crippled woman that has been left wheelchair-bound after the accident that lives with her alcoholic sister Baby Jane in a decaying Hollywood mansion. Baby Jane does not recall the accident since she was drunk and is in absolute control over Blanche that is completely isolated without any contact with the outside world and dumping her correspondence in the trash. As Baby Jane becomes more insane, she decides to return to the stage and hires the idle Edwin Flagg (Victor Buono) to play piano. Meanwhile she continues to torment Blanche and her cruelty increases.
"What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" is one of the greatest American movies ever, with top-notch performances of Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. The disturbing story of sibling jealousy, rivalry, malevolence and insanity has a surprising plot point in the end that really surprises. I believe the three lead characters – Baby Jane, Blanche and Edwin Flagg – are a field day for psychologists. My vote is ten.
Title (Brazil): "O Que Terá Acontecido com Baby Jane?" ("What Might Have Happened to Baby Jane?")