Review of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) by Tony H — 17 Nov 2012

What a strange movie... But it works! Great to see Betty Davis AND Joan Crawford in a film together.

This review of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) was written by Tony H on 17 Nov 2012.

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

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