Review of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) by Shashwati T — 24 Apr 2008

So over the top and so good! Baby Jane may not have aged well, but the movie certainly has.

This review of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) was written by Shashwati T on 24 Apr 2008.

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

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