But Joan Crawford decided to started a campaign to prevent Bette Davis to win the Best Actress for her role in Whatever Happened To Baby Jane. And Just For The Record, Betty Davis was ROBBED in 1950, NOT Gloria Swanson!!!!!
She really should’ve won “best actress” for this role! You really believe she’s a crazy washed up child star who’s gone bat shit crazy! Joan is good too, but BD steals the show!
I love how the bully turns out to be in fact Blanche. Note the impatient call as soon as Jane has a friend visiiting; and when Blanche admits "Not anymore Jane. Not anymore". In spite of the appearance, Jane turns out to be the real victim of a toxic relationship by Blanche!
Jane was abusive to Blanche (both mentally and physically). She literally holds her captive, ties her up, deprives her of food and water (to the point of death), beats her up, murders her friend in front of her... I could go on. What Blanche did to her sister was pretty horrible, but what we see Jane do is arguably worse, without a doubt.
I know this performance is supposed to be uncomfortable, but there's something so sad about it all. This elderly woman is singing about how much she misses her dead father, and her missing potential as a star.
Yes, and what's also creepy is how many of the songs you see lying on the piano in sheet music form are actually about her Daddy and probably he all wrote them (there is at least one titled "I wouldn't trade my Daddy"). Gets you to have second thoughts about the relationship she might have had with her father and whether this may be one other reason for her problems - at any rate her being a baby Vaudeville star and being "Daddy's Little Princess" are one and the same thing. Blanche doesn't know how lucky she may have been that she was not her father's darling!! But the tragic thing is that she envies Jane still for that, despite herself having been a great movie star. And it's probably been fuelled by her mother as well, who saw Jane more as a rival than a child...
The great Bette Davis..... say what ya want but, this lady was the greatest actress Ever!!!.. She could scare me just like momma did..... I always have such true respect for a woman that could hold her own.......
I love that Davis didn’t try to “prettify” her voice by trying to use vibrato or anything. It seems like she’s leaning into the fact that she doesn’t have a singing voice, which is really smart for the character, and a nice cover for her personally, if she even cared about that. Side trivia, Ava gardener actually had a gorgeous singing voice, and recorded some songs for her movies for the soundtracks releases, though in the movies itself the producers insisted on using a professional singer for the voice dub. I’ve heard both versions and Ava sounds almost as good as the professional singer imo.
I never thought Bette as Baby Jane looked "ghoulish", (at least not in black and white). Bette made the performances almost adorable and not entirely pathetic - if another actress tried this, it would have been a freak show !! Vanessa Redgrave and Lynn Redgrave did a remake of this film which showcased all the pitfalls of this movie. The truth ?? Bette and Joan were just great actresses who made these roles sad and horrendously tragic , but not a huge freak show like the Redgrave remake. Once again: Bette and Joan were just damned good actresses - they both deserved awards for their unforgettable performances. The movie is more multilayered than you might think, it's not till near the end that you realize that Blanche Hudson had always been the villain and was eaten up with jealousy of Jane when they were children. Remember when Blanche said: " you bet I won't forget" !! This is the most important part of the film and says everything about who the bitter one always was !! If you miss the beginning of them as children, you've missed everything.
Jealousy over admiration and 'Daddy's Affection ' Was it an accident, even though it was called an accident, or worst yet - was it intentional out of anger !! This is a very good move - both were very talented. In the public eye - there was a long running debate over who is the better actress - so Hollywood cashed in on that by ' pitting them against each other' in this movie. It's a true Classic !!
Betty Davis was one of the best actresses ever. She made this scene sheer HORROR...LOL. It was like she was having some kind of psychotic break...Baby Jane singing like a 4 year old and doing that dance routine like she was 4 is way too much...LOL....Ms. Davis and Ms. Crawford were both of a class that we will likely never see again.
A HUGE must have in many gay men's movie collection ! Love this scene so much,if Bette had won her third Oscar for this role, she could have retired happy. Fabulous how she gets ready by placing one foot forward in front of the other. Think it would have been hilarious if the mirror had cracked. And Victor Buono's So sincere --"That's Wonderful" ha ! Would say anything for the job. Great when she yanks the buzzer box out of the wall, and that slap at Blanche's face - heard three houses down I'm sure.... lol ! Memorable scenes: When Jane kicks the crap out of Blanche while she's on the floor. The way Jane snubs the neighbor. Jane sluffing her feet in the kitchen while prepping Blanche's meal. And of course serving Blanche casserole ala Rat followed by that evil laugh. She's so deliciously low. I adore Bette, other notable films she did in this era.... The Nanny Dead Ringer May both Bette and Joan RIP.
Well Ryan, that's very stereotyping, "A HUGE must in many gay men's movie collection !" It's 2022, not the 1960's. Not even the 1970's, but 2022. We're more than what you suggest.
This fabulous clip has been out on YT for over a year and NO ONE has left a comment??? That's ridiculous!! The campiest movie ever, a gay favorite and not ONE gay man as anything to say about it? I'm shocked!
I'm a gay man and I fucking loathe how 'our culture' has reduced this movie, and the excellent performances of Ms Davis and Ms Crawford, to idiotic 'camp' punchlines. But then there is little about 'our culture' that I don't find loathsome.
Bette Davis was born in 1908 and was 62 when the movie came out in 1962 and Joan Crawford born in 1906 making her 64. Those were some brutal years in the country. No sunscreen and fancy facials to pamper your skin. Age was real. Plus they're wearing makeup. That's another thing, makeup had some pretty harsh chemicals in it back in those days. Ladies were lucky it didn't melt the flesh off their face.
The world's prettiest and best Singer 😆
Her voice is scary. The performance of this actress throughout the film was phenomenal.
They were both incredible actors ❤
Bette should have won the Oscar. RIP
I think so too
I agree, one of my favorite roles by Ms. Davis. ❤
They gave Bette the Oscar the. next year for Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte, as consolation.
That’s not true she never won the Oscar for that role. She won two Oscar’s very early in her career and that was it
But Joan Crawford decided to started a campaign to prevent Bette Davis to win the Best Actress for her role in Whatever Happened To Baby Jane.
And Just For The Record, Betty Davis was ROBBED in 1950, NOT Gloria Swanson!!!!!
A natural horror movie that is better than most supernatural horror movies.
Yes!
The “old lady is bat-sh*t crazy” and only Bette Davis could portray this scene.
Victor Buono is insanely good in this scene and an acting masterclass from Bette and Joan
"You can lose everything else, but ya can't lose ya talent..." LOL! Great string of scenes here.
Her daddy was obviously very wrong.
Her Daddy lied to her!
My granny used to sing this song to me all the time 😮RIP GRANNY 6/6/23
Praying for you, fam. Ain't nothing like a good Granny! 💪
She really should’ve won “best actress” for this role! You really believe she’s a crazy washed up child star who’s gone bat shit crazy! Joan is good too, but BD steals the show!
Amber Heard to do the next remake since she's gone bat shit crazy
One of the very best actress forever..Betty Davis. Love always. Beauty with style and excellent talent.❤
The way he slowly becomes more disturbed the more she sings
One of the best movies ever made!
I love how the bully turns out to be in fact Blanche. Note the impatient call as soon as Jane has a friend visiiting; and when Blanche admits "Not anymore Jane. Not anymore". In spite of the appearance, Jane turns out to be the real victim of a toxic relationship by Blanche!
This is how you subvert expectations properly.
Blanche is a bully who lost her power and she's desperately trying to worm her way out of being the under dog.
Jane was abusive to Blanche (both mentally and physically). She literally holds her captive, ties her up, deprives her of food and water (to the point of death), beats her up, murders her friend in front of her... I could go on.
What Blanche did to her sister was pretty horrible, but what we see Jane do is arguably worse, without a doubt.
Best performance in cinematic history. Bette Davis is immortal
I know this performance is supposed to be uncomfortable, but there's something so sad about it all. This elderly woman is singing about how much she misses her dead father, and her missing potential as a star.
Yes, and what's also creepy is how many of the songs you see lying on the piano in sheet music form are actually about her Daddy and probably he all wrote them (there is at least one titled "I wouldn't trade my Daddy"). Gets you to have second thoughts about the relationship she might have had with her father and whether this may be one other reason for her problems - at any rate her being a baby Vaudeville star and being "Daddy's Little Princess" are one and the same thing. Blanche doesn't know how lucky she may have been that she was not her father's darling!! But the tragic thing is that she envies Jane still for that, despite herself having been a great movie star. And it's probably been fuelled by her mother as well, who saw Jane more as a rival than a child...
The great Bette Davis..... say what ya want but, this lady was the greatest actress Ever!!!.. She could scare me just like momma did..... I always have such true respect for a woman that could hold her own.......
I love that Davis didn’t try to “prettify” her voice by trying to use vibrato or anything. It seems like she’s leaning into the fact that she doesn’t have a singing voice, which is really smart for the character, and a nice cover for her personally, if she even cared about that. Side trivia, Ava gardener actually had a gorgeous singing voice, and recorded some songs for her movies for the soundtracks releases, though in the movies itself the producers insisted on using a professional singer for the voice dub. I’ve heard both versions and Ava sounds almost as good as the professional singer imo.
bette davis a true movie legend
Deeply disturbing. Fantastic!!
Love that Bette and Victor were best friends in real life 🖤
I never thought Bette as Baby Jane looked "ghoulish", (at least not in black and white). Bette made the performances almost adorable and not entirely pathetic - if another actress tried this, it would have been a freak show !! Vanessa Redgrave and Lynn Redgrave did a remake of this film which showcased all the pitfalls of this movie. The truth ?? Bette and Joan were just great actresses who made these roles sad and horrendously tragic , but not a huge freak show like the Redgrave remake. Once again: Bette and Joan were just damned good actresses - they both deserved awards for their unforgettable performances. The movie is more multilayered than you might think, it's not till near the end that you realize that Blanche Hudson had always been the villain and was eaten up with jealousy of Jane when they were children. Remember when Blanche said: " you bet I won't forget" !! This is the most important part of the film and says everything about who the bitter one always was !! If you miss the beginning of them as children, you've missed everything.
Victor Bruno played Bette Davis's father on Hush,Huch,Sweet Charlotte
Bette my fav 🌹
My morning motivation to get up 😂
Bette should have won the Oscar....
Bette and Joan were such great actresses that even after all these years later, this movie still holds so much relevance today in pop culture.
This is one of the best moment in WHAT EVER HAPPEND TO BABY JANE and when o watch It for the first time, I really loved It !!!
Anybody look this up after watching the movie house of wax?
Jealousy over admiration and 'Daddy's Affection ' Was it an accident, even though it was called an accident, or worst yet - was it intentional out of anger !!
This is a very good move - both were very talented.
In the public eye - there was a long running debate over who is the better actress - so Hollywood cashed in on that by ' pitting them against each other' in this movie. It's a true Classic !!
If feel good movies are your cup of tea look elsewhere. But otherwise sheer brilliance.oscar performance by bette.!!!
I have relatives like this.....
Victor Buono is incredible in this scene…
Bette & Joan are fantastic as always,but can we also give the pianist his due? His facial micro-expressions of disgust & WTF are everything.
Blanche, the ultimate deceiver.
Betty Davis was one of the best actresses ever. She made this scene sheer HORROR...LOL. It was like she was having some kind of psychotic break...Baby Jane singing like a 4 year old and doing that dance routine like she was 4 is way too much...LOL....Ms. Davis and Ms. Crawford were both of a class that we will likely never see again.
Sheer greatness ❤
Brilliant performance, something you don't want in real life, but it does happen 😔
A HUGE must have in many gay men's movie collection !
Love this scene so much,if Bette had won her third Oscar for this role, she could have retired happy.
Fabulous how she gets ready by placing one foot forward in front of the other.
Think it would have been hilarious if the mirror had cracked. And Victor Buono's
So sincere --"That's Wonderful" ha ! Would say anything for the job.
Great when she yanks the buzzer box out of the wall, and that slap at Blanche's face - heard three houses down I'm sure.... lol !
Memorable scenes:
When Jane kicks the crap out of Blanche while she's on the floor.
The way Jane snubs the neighbor.
Jane sluffing her feet in the kitchen while prepping Blanche's meal.
And of course serving Blanche casserole ala Rat followed by that evil laugh.
She's so deliciously low.
I adore Bette, other notable films she did in this era....
The Nanny
Dead Ringer
May both Bette and Joan RIP.
Well Ryan, that's very stereotyping, "A HUGE must in many gay men's movie collection !" It's 2022, not the 1960's. Not even the 1970's, but 2022. We're more than what you suggest.
Heavennn abovvvveeee 🏆
This fabulous clip has been out on YT for over a year and NO ONE has left a comment??? That's ridiculous!! The campiest movie ever, a gay favorite and not ONE gay man as anything to say about it? I'm shocked!
I'm a gay man and I fucking loathe how 'our culture' has reduced this movie, and the excellent performances of Ms Davis and Ms Crawford, to idiotic 'camp' punchlines. But then there is little about 'our culture' that I don't find loathsome.
Why attacking gay men (again) ????
I loved this film and I'm a straight man. No idea what sexuality has to do with liking a film
I agree with you Hank! As a gay man, it's appalling that not more gay men have commented on this masterpiece!!
Me encanta bette aqui
🐐
KING TUT!
Yes, VB was hilarious as that character.
If she did this at a Hollywood party with her friends, who could keep a dry eye?
Madonna has gotten so mean.
Omg
Victor buono
No idea who that dude is but he pulled off a creepy goof really well in this movie
asians tears of joy
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eva sal louoy
Roles were reversed in this movie. Joan Crawford was "Mommie Dearest"!
That was Faye Dunaway.
@@Garsons-oq4lh No...Faye Dunaway "played" Joan Crawford in the movie dumbass!
Amber Heard could do a remake in the movie with Betty Davis & Joan Crawford check out IV WRITTEN A LETTER TO DADDY or CHOP CHOP SWEET CHAROLETTE.
paul everetts plate
the cabinets sharp cheese grate
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tim looneys placed stone
wendys discrete my cell phone
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Pscho
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ask your mother said
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This is what erica would look like without the plastique
Whose Erica.
Was that a mole a tumor or a fly on her face???? 😂😂😂😂
See ,this is why you have to get the damn kids out of the house by at least 40
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Cinderella fights motherlode
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won ton my stomach rumbles
jody welch mumbles
Betty Davis played her role. She still have that same crappie dress as a child lol!
Stop worrying about my westhollywood well it's to late now the rich straight bought it
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dougs widow still fighting crime
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I guess they didn't have botox in those days
Bette Davis was born in 1908 and was 62 when the movie came out in 1962 and Joan Crawford born in 1906 making her 64. Those were some brutal years in the country. No sunscreen and fancy facials to pamper your skin. Age was real. Plus they're wearing makeup. That's another thing, makeup had some pretty harsh chemicals in it back in those days. Ladies were lucky it didn't melt the flesh off their face.