Review of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) by Melanie G — 26 Feb 2009

Bette Davis is fabulous in an over-the-top kind of way, but Joan Crawford's character is beyond annoying.

This review of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) was written by Melanie G on 26 Feb 2009.

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

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