Review of Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964) by Michael H — 01 Nov 2015
Robert Aldrichâ??s Gothic horror film is a well-executed follow-up to his 1962 â??What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?â??.
Both films star Bette Davis as a deranged woman in her horror queen era (just before the end of her viable career as a star), and both were commercial hits at the box-office.
â??Hushâ?¦. Hush, Sweet Charlotteâ?? was intended by director Robert Aldrich as a follow-up to the successful Joan Crawford/Bette Davis horror piece Whatever Happened to Baby Jane. Crawford was originally cast as Miriam, but became seriously ill shortly before filming started. Â Davis, who disliked Crawford intensely, suggested that the role of Miriam be cast with her friend, De Havilland.
Aldrich recalled that on the first day of shooting, Davis and De Havilland had a toast with Coca-Cola, making a point not to have Pepsi Cola, as Crawfordâ??s husband was an executive with the Pepsi company.
This review of Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964) was written by Michael H on 01 Nov 2015.
Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte has generally received very positive reviews.
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