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What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) | Criteria

Still from What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? — What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) — Robert AldrichPhotographed by Ernest Haller

Poster for What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

Robert Aldrich

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

English / 1962 / 2h 15m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Thriller Horror

Letterboxd: 4.19/5·133.1K ratings·32.5K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A former vaudeville child star viciously torments her paraplegic sister in their decaying Hollywood mansion.

Included in
Hollywood Crack-Up: The Decade American Cinema Lost Its Mind
Position 3
Included in
Additions: October 2020
Position 120
Included in
Starring Joan Crawford
Position 23

Credits

Crew

DirectorRobert Aldrich

Writer

CinematographerErnest Haller

ComposerFrank De Vol

EditorMichael Luciano

ProducerRobert Aldrich

Cast

Bette Davisas Baby Jane Hudson

Joan Crawfordas Blanche Hudson

Victor Buonoas Edwin Flagg

Wesley Addyas Marty McDonald

Julie Allredas Young Baby Jane Hudson

Anne Bartonas Cora Hudson

Marjorie Bennettas Dehlia Flagg

Bert Freedas Ben Golden

Anna Leeas Mrs. Bates

Maidie Normanas Elvira Stitt

Dave Willockas Ray Hudson

William Aldrichas Lunch Counter Assistant at Beach

Ernest Andersonas Ernie

Russ Conwayas Police Officer

Maxine Cooperas Bank Teller

Robert Cornthwaiteas Dr. Shelby

Michael Foxas Man in Television Commercial

Gina Gillespieas Young Blanche Hudson

Barbara Merrillas Liza Bates

Don Rossas Police Officer