Review of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) by Julia O — 03 Dec 2012

I enjoyed this film in the way people enjoy things that totally disturb them. Bette Davis definitely deserved the Oscar she got for this, simply because her portrayal of Baby Jane was so horribly believable.

This review of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) was written by Julia O on 03 Dec 2012.

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

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