Review of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) by Anthony C — 22 Feb 2009

What a great thriller. For 1962 it seems well ahead of it's time. Bette Davis is absolutely haunting in the role of Baby Jane.

This review of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) was written by Anthony C on 22 Feb 2009.

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

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