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Bette Davis
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AncientFaces
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10/17/2019
Another huge star of black and white movies, Bette Davis worked in movies for 60 years right up until her death in 1989. Which movie of hers was your favorite and what do you remember about her?
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Dorothy Daugherty that movie scared the c*** out of me
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Me too! And Whatever Happened to Baby Jane... terrifying.
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I still have nightmares. My older brother had a little song he’d sing to me when the lights were turned out.
Daniel Pinna
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10/17/2019
I barely recognize her when she was so young! Of course, being an 80s child, I was first introduced to her in her role in Disney's "The Watcher in the Woods".
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This is probably a promotional picture trying to show she could be a stunning blonde beauty, but that's not what Bette was about. It wasn't about her looks as such, since wasn't classically beautiful. It was about her acting strength and capacity.
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Hush hush sweet Charlotte and the anniversary
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Bette Davis was an iconic American actress, widely regarded as one of the greatest performers in the history of cinema.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1908, Davis began her acting career on Broadway in the 1920s before transitioning to film in the early 1930s. She quickly became a leading lady in Hollywood, known for her fierce determination and uncompromising attitude both on and off screen.
Davis won two Academy Awards for Best Actress, for her performances in "Dangerous" (1935) and "Jezebel" (1938), and received numerous other nominations throughout her career. She appeared in over 100 films, spanning several decades and a variety of genres, from melodramas and period pieces to horror films and comedies. In addition to her acting work, Davis was a passionate advocate for women's rights and a trailblazer for actresses in the industry.
She passed away in 1989, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and captivate audiences today.
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