If I'm not mistaken, this is her first public appearance after having fought against a cancer, had four strokes and a broken hip... Nothing could stop the unsinkable, invincibile Bette Davis! What a great woman and artist!
@@SyedSaifAbbasNaqvi I agree with your comment, but I think Bette ascribed too much blame to Crawford for her Oscar loss. Anne Bancroft gave a superlative performance in "The Miracle Worker", and the subject matter was much more profound than "Baby Jane". Hollywood has always liked to reward serious films.
I think that it wasn't the strokes nor the cancer that killed her . But it was the lies and betrayal of her daughter. When she wrote that horrible book about Ms. Davis which lead to her dieing
*insert tears streaming down my face here* I may only be 22, but I'm such a fan of Bette. I really wish I had the honor to be alive during the same time as her...let alone meet her...even if it was only for one year of our lives that crossed paths. Thank God we still have her AMAZING work on film. (Side note, I would have LOVED to be in a room with her and just talk for hours! I honestly feel like I would be able to play off of what she says and just appreciate having someone else with the same sense of humor (or whatever you want to call it) to talk for hours with (assuming I would have had the chance) ♡ *wipes away tears*
she looks pretty good here! My favorite actor ALWAYS - The GREAT Bette Davis! The stroke and cancer didn't slow her magnificent mind one tiny bit. She is what a legend is all about. I miss her very much.
WHAT A TROOPER...AFTER ALMOST DYING FROM A STROKE, THIS LADY MADE A FANTASTIC APPEARANCE AT THE AWARDS...THE STROKE TOOK ITS TOLL...BUT SHE WAS STILL DEAD ON...MISS HER....
I remember how as a little kid I used to spend time with my grandparents in the Caribbean. They had only one television station on the island, and they used to show one of the really old Hollywood movies every Sunday afternoon. They called it the Sunday Matinee. As a kid growing up in a culture that didn't focus much on these classic films, I was the odd one out in my family who took a liking to them, and Bette Davis was one of the first actresses I remember from those movies. She was one of a few from that time who are simply unforgettable. Some people are just bigger than life, and she certainly was.
So who would be the greatest? Meryl Streep with her 500 accents? That's the talent of an impressionist not of an actor. If you take away the foreign accents, what left? Not a single one of her American accented performances even compares to her foreign roles.
@@bluedasher74 I was okay with your individual opinion of calling Bette Davis as "the greatest actress ever", but then you proceed to downplay the achievements of another great actress Meryl Streep (when nobody even mentioned her) to show your opinion as the gospel truth... Also, just to answer your question, if you take away her foreign accents, still Meryl's performances have a lot of emotions, finesse and body/face expressions "left" in them...
I freaking loved how spontaneous & free spirited she was in that stage! Her admitting that she was mean some times,and the way she presented those awards! Even there she performed gloriously i believe!
It's interesting that Bette's opening remark is about missing applause from an audience. In one of Bette's most famous films, Eve Harrington says applause is "like waves of love coming over the footlights and wrapping you up".
Its a shame people got to get old, isn't it? What else sucks is the fact that people can get better by learning from what people did in the past, but I honestly do not see any actress today that can grab your attention or act with the intensity as Bette.
I went to see an evening with Bette at the London paladium many years ago but although we had opportunities to speak to her via a roving Mike I sat with my mouth open staring in awe the entire time magnificent actress the best of her era xx
Her ironic look when she says, “But everyone knows how mean I am” was very touching to me. This was a few months after her daughter’s vile book was published. It makes me glad that book was never reprinted by the publishers and got consistently bad reviews. Bette’s own success and incredible reputation had the last word.
Bette died three years after this appearance in France. Other celebrities that have also died in France are Jim Morrison, Anthony Bourdain, Olivia De Haviland, Oscar Wilde, Josephine Baker, Marlene Dietrich, and Princess Diana.
She made one more memorable film after this appearance, "The Whales of August" with Lillian Gish, Vincent Price and Ann Sothern. And she worked right up to the end, starring in the 1989 movie "Wicked Stepmother." She clashed with the film makers and left the project during filming.
Yes, you should standup , applauding, and bowing in front of the queen!! This is someone who loved her craft, more than money, and fought for, her entire life!!
I love Bette Davis so much, ...no one can take an opportunity for her to talk away from her before she's good and ready,...Sidney Pollack was very gracious...lol
Bette Davis with her art, has pulled more tears out of my eyes, more heart pounding thrill, more excitement, more pain, more empathy than all others actors combined. I fell in love with her abilities when I watched Now Voyager the 1st of many I have watched and now want more and more. She brought it. Love her.
It's such a joy to go down memory lane and watch these Oscar clips of years ago. Sadly, today's awards' events are lacking the same elegance and prestige.
If I'm not mistaken, this is her first public appearance after having fought against a cancer, had four strokes and a broken hip... Nothing could stop the unsinkable, invincibile Bette Davis! What a great woman and artist!
That voice, that presence is undeniably Bette. She owns every stage, every camera, every audience she comes near.
She WAS HOLLYWOOD
Bette never gave up. She fought back after multiple strokes and was always looking for the next part in a picture. She was indomitable!
@ 1 time , ( 195?BD), advertised in an LA ppr 4 a part.
@@michaelynedwards1043 ... She did so several times, & only half-jokingly.
She was totally a boss. She should have won for Baby Jane. But lost to Jown Crawford's campaigning skills. Or Anne Bancroft whatever you may call it.
@@SyedSaifAbbasNaqvi I agree with your comment, but I think Bette ascribed too much blame to Crawford for her Oscar loss. Anne Bancroft gave a superlative performance in "The Miracle Worker", and the subject matter was much more profound than "Baby Jane". Hollywood has always liked to reward serious films.
Well said
towards the end bette was still sharp as a knife and didnt give a F not that she ever really did. This woman is still very much alive. I love her
All that drinking and smoking she is a force ...old school G
Bette Davis, we love you!
Lady with an attitude
Fellas that were in the mood
Dont you stand there
Let’s get to it
Strike a pose
No matter what you’ve done in life, you know you’ve truly won something if Bette Davis hands it to you.
He was lucky she let him speak!!!
Smart as a tack right up till the end,..no stroke or cancer stopped this woman.
yup, fortitude was in her blood. tough as nails.
She died of breast cancer!
@@Davey7358 But she also had four strokes. But died when the cancer returned.
I think that it wasn't the strokes nor the cancer that killed her . But it was the lies and betrayal of her daughter. When she wrote that horrible book about Ms. Davis which lead to her dieing
Unfortunately, it WILL stop most of us.
Nice to have seen the standing ovation and the very warm reception she totally, totally deserved. Bette Davis IS Hollywood royalty.
My god, a Hollywood classic. She was EVERYTHING!
Si!
@@Sanpedranoazul Absolutamente
*insert tears streaming down my face here* I may only be 22, but I'm such a fan of Bette. I really wish I had the honor to be alive during the same time as her...let alone meet her...even if it was only for one year of our lives that crossed paths. Thank God we still have her AMAZING work on film. (Side note, I would have LOVED to be in a room with her and just talk for hours! I honestly feel like I would be able to play off of what she says and just appreciate having someone else with the same sense of humor (or whatever you want to call it) to talk for hours with (assuming I would have had the chance) ♡ *wipes away tears*
Just so confident & like she never gave a fuck. Absolutely am so excited for FX's FUED
"...but then everyone knows I'm very mean anyway." HA!!
she looks pretty good here! My favorite actor ALWAYS - The GREAT Bette Davis! The stroke and cancer didn't slow her magnificent mind one tiny bit. She is what a legend is all about. I miss her very much.
HER MAJESTY QUEEN BETTE DAVIS 👑
Bette priceless.........
Bette was always a wonder: a true embodiment of independent and witty woman. Not to mention her out-of-this-world eyes...
WHAT A TROOPER...AFTER ALMOST DYING FROM A STROKE, THIS LADY MADE A FANTASTIC APPEARANCE AT THE AWARDS...THE STROKE TOOK ITS TOLL...BUT SHE WAS STILL DEAD ON...MISS HER....
Bette was such a doll! I bet she was a handful back in the day....
No matter who's on stage with her except for a few she is always the star!
LEGEND
The woman was gifted with a unique God-given *genius: no question about it: she was fascinating*
And actually she was lucky in not being a classic beauty: served her versatility much more!
I remember how as a little kid I used to spend time with my grandparents in the Caribbean. They had only one television station on the island, and they used to show one of the really old Hollywood movies every Sunday afternoon. They called it the Sunday Matinee. As a kid growing up in a culture that didn't focus much on these classic films, I was the odd one out in my family who took a liking to them, and Bette Davis was one of the first actresses I remember from those movies. She was one of a few from that time who are simply unforgettable. Some people are just bigger than life, and she certainly was.
The greatest actress ever! Pure talent...till the end!
Bette was the most incredible actress to ever grace the silver screen!
Bette ruled
I admire her so much! Much stronger person that I.
Ashley Marie - Perhaps you are strong in different ways.
than*
She was amazing, could watch her old films all day long, love her. R.I.P Bette
THE QUEEN herself. The greatest actress ever.
"The greatest actress ever"? *Hardly.*
So who would be the greatest? Meryl Streep with her 500 accents? That's the talent of an impressionist not of an actor. If you take away the foreign accents, what left? Not a single one of her American accented performances even compares to her foreign roles.
Maggie Smith.
Not to disparage Bette at all, but a lot of her performances were very similar to one another. She definitely had her niche.
Katharine Hepburn and Bette Davis are the greatest actresses. By far.
After and after both, we have other great actresses.
@@bluedasher74 I was okay with your individual opinion of calling Bette Davis as "the greatest actress ever", but then you proceed to downplay the achievements of another great actress Meryl Streep (when nobody even mentioned her) to show your opinion as the gospel truth... Also, just to answer your question, if you take away her foreign accents, still Meryl's performances have a lot of emotions, finesse and body/face expressions "left" in them...
BETTE DAVIS IS LEGENDARY!!!!!....I WOULDN'T MISS ONE OF HER MOVIES FOR ANYTHING....THE GREATEST ACTRESS OF ALL-TIME!!!!!
I freaking loved how spontaneous & free spirited she was in that stage! Her admitting that she was mean some times,and the way she presented those awards! Even there she performed gloriously i believe!
This is priceless... Love you, Bette!!! You are still The Queen, The Best, and will always be!!!
The absolute best there ever will be for all time !!!!
Bette was not about to give up center stage! lol
how much PERSONALITY she could have??!!!
All love and respect to this Woman !❤️
The epitome of Icon
It's interesting that Bette's opening remark is about missing applause from an audience. In one of Bette's most famous films, Eve Harrington says applause is "like waves of love coming over the footlights and wrapping you up".
LOL I bloody love Bette Davis, what an amazing woman, what an amazing actress, what an amazing movie star. Called the Fourth Warner Brother
Its a shame people got to get old, isn't it? What else sucks is the fact that people can get better by learning from what people did in the past, but I honestly do not see any actress today that can grab your attention or act with the intensity as Bette.
Big R
Yes, it is a shame. She is one of those people that you wish would live forever. I guess the only bright side is that she is forever on film. 😊
Bette Davis gave us so much 😊, so talented, so strong, and so beautiful ❤️😊🙏
I went to see an evening with Bette at the London paladium many years ago but although we had opportunities to speak to her via a roving Mike I sat with my mouth open staring in awe the entire time magnificent actress the best of her era xx
Her ironic look when she says, “But everyone knows how mean I am” was very touching to me. This was a few months after her daughter’s vile book was published. It makes me glad that book was never reprinted by the publishers and got consistently bad reviews. Bette’s own success and incredible reputation had the last word.
Such a great honour to be announced by Mrs Bette Davis ♥️❤
Her walk on stage reminds me of Sunset Blvd. Iconic.
Bette died three years after this appearance in France. Other celebrities that have also died in France are Jim Morrison, Anthony Bourdain, Olivia De Haviland, Oscar Wilde, Josephine Baker, Marlene Dietrich, and Princess Diana.
@violamateo He didn't die in France. He died in LA.
Marie Antoinette.
Bette will always be Bette one class act no matter what they say....she did it the hard way!!!
She made one more memorable film after this appearance, "The Whales of August" with Lillian Gish, Vincent Price and Ann Sothern. And she worked right up to the end, starring in the 1989 movie "Wicked Stepmother." She clashed with the film makers and left the project during filming.
Hope they all realised just how lucky they all was to be in the presence of Hollywood royalty and a true star
⭐️ ❤🌟❤️⭐️❤️
Yes, you should standup , applauding, and bowing in front of the queen!! This is someone who loved her craft, more than money, and fought for, her entire life!!
Davis is a icon , leaving a epic legacy of film acting that live with us forever .
Bette Davis can do anything she wants.
For me the best actress of all times.
and that dress is everything!
That standing ovation! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
"There's no podium, you gotta get rid of these somehow!" Hahaha 👓
An absolute QUEEN if I ever see one.
LOOK at Bette Davis just standing there with her hands on her hips 5:21! I love her. Wicked, Sharp, On Point. Pure Bette.
The best of the best. Doesn’t get any better
Bette Davis....the greatest. Bar none. Rest in Peace and Rest In Power ❤❤❤❤ love you, Ms. Davis 🏆🔥👍💪
The one and only fabulous, iconic, legendary and unforgettable Bette Davis!
Simply The Greatest!
Bette Davis the most and Best actress of the all time.
I love Bette Davis so much, ...no one can take an opportunity for her to talk away from her before she's good and ready,...Sidney Pollack was very gracious...lol
one of, if not the greatest actress that ever lived
I love the simplicity of Witness and the performance of Harrison Ford in the film.
A true personality and charismatic actress. Bette Davis ❤️❤️
Lol I love the look she gives after saying "Kiss of the Spider Woman"
yess 😂😂😂
At this movie title, she must’ve wondered : »what? »
"it's going to be a bumpy ride..." - Bette Davis in All About Eve
Love her!
Bette Davis we love you!! That 1 of a kind voice and that wonderful spunk. You are Hollywood royalty!!!
❤️Bette Davis
the queen of hollywood. there will never be another like her, ever.
Their is no one like Betty Davis these actors and actors can never be replaced today's are a lot to be desired 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
I love how she damn near made the exception speech for him! MARVELOUS DAHLING! 🚬
And three yrs later she died - god bless you.ms Davis - we still miss u
Bette Davis with her art, has pulled more tears out of my eyes, more heart pounding thrill, more excitement, more pain, more empathy than all others actors combined. I fell in love with her abilities when I watched Now Voyager the 1st of many I have watched and now want more and more.
She brought it. Love her.
Beautiful Ms Davis ❤️💖💕💐 rest in love Bette xxx
She is bigger than life
Love me some Bette Davis
Bette Davis, we love you ❤️
Classic Bette! Where have all the greats gone?
All the greats are in heaven I can't wait to be with them.
SHE'S FRICKIN' ADORABLE.
The stroke at least didn't rob her of her dignity.
Or her sense of humor!!! She was an amazing woman!
She set the bar - everyone else had to jump over it.
Bette Davis roubou a cena! Divina. Brasil 2022
So much class in that gorgeous little woman
so funny she was in her old age & i love how she cuts into his speech
Bette Davis - just so totally mesmerizing !
What a treasure of a clip...and what a treasure dear Bette is! I will always LOVE Bette! :D
...The ORIGINAL QUEEN OF SHADE, Miss Bette Davis.
What's admirable about Bette Davis she always loved the spotlight and only took formidable measures to be in it
I just Love her. She was so real.
Love Bette Davis......
It's such a joy to go down memory lane and watch these Oscar clips of years ago.
Sadly, today's awards' events are lacking the same elegance and prestige.
She was an amazingly fearless women and her talent unmeasurable, and I can safely say…It sucks getting old.
The true Queen of Hollywood.
I wish THIS ✨🌠✨⭐✨.. was still Alive!! 💗
Better davies,such a star ! My favourite actress of all time 😊
Bette had spunk and was still very beautiful up until the end of her life. She had "Bette Davis Eyes" !
One of my faves. Loved all her movies.xx
The Late Great Bette Davis, RIP
....now thats a LEGEND !!