Review of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) by Rick Q — 05 Jan 2013

Bette davis has never been so intense, crazy and creepy as she is in "whatever happened to baby jane?". robert aldrich's direction is superb.

This review of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) was written by Rick Q on 05 Jan 2013.

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? has generally received very positive reviews.

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