Bette Davis Filmes

Bette Davis is the most disturbing film diva Hollywood has ever seen. Her life and her roles reflect the fractures in the American image of women....

When a teacher reads an essay written by Morgan Evans, one of the boys, moved by his rough poetry she decides to hold classes in her house and...

In a short scene a mother explains to her children, Jenny and Billy, why they received war bonds as Christmas presents, even though the mother can...

This documentary revisits the making of Gone with the Wind via archival footage, screen tests, insightful interviews and rare film footage.

Margo Channing's famous line, "Fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy night," characterizes well the actress who played her in All About...

An overview of the iconic actresses' legendary careers, as well as the rivalry that colored "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?"

The arms race goes to the beauty parlor with Bette Davis in The Letter.

Politicians go after a small-town librarian when she refuses to ban a book. She's quickly labeled a Communist.

Short documentary about the making of "The Petrified Forest."

An Eddie Cantor look-alike organizes an all-star show to help the war effort.

Two writers, friends since childhood, fight over their books and lives.

Short documentary about the making of the 1938 film "Jezebel."

A twin takes her deceased sister's place as wife of the man they both love.

A filmed production of the musical Miss Moffat based on The Corn is Green starring Bette Davis.

An elderly widow must find meaning and activity in her life when her son suggests she is no longer capable of handling her own affairs.

A retired lady judge runs a private detective agency with a charming ex-con as her leg man and various parolees helping in the day-to-day operation.

Share the magical memories - and see clips from her Oscar winning performances - in this profile of the "First Lady of the American screen."

Sylvia Syms looks through the BBC archives to tell the story of one of Hollywood's greatest ever feuds - the rivalry between legendary actresses...

This documentary examines the many aspects of the gay fascination with Bette Davis, featuring film clips of Bette's most iconic moments, juxtaposed...

Looks at the stereotype-breaking films of the period from 1929, when movies entered the sound era, until 1934 when the Hays Code virtually neutered...