Betty Davis was an actress from the late 30's through the 50's. She was hired by Universal and then signed a contract with Warner Brothers (1932). Davis won the Best Actress Oscar in 1935 for her performance in Dangerous, and later Jezebel (1938). It was said that the only role she didn't get that she wanted was for Scarlett O' Hara in Gone with the Wind (1939). Personally I do like Betty Davis but I think Ann Rutherford did an amazing job as Scarlett.
During the 40's Davies performances got worse with every movie she was in. In 1950 she made a comeback and an Oscar nomination for All About Eve (1950). Ive watched that movie maybe five times and still love it. At one point in the movie Davis is hosting a party and she says to her guests "Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy night" which I just love because its so perfect in the movie.
Davis played Jane in "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" Which she received an Oscar Nomination. In 1977 she won the AFL's Lifetime Achievement Award. I personally have not seen the movie but I really want to! Betty Davis accomplished a lot over her life time. Shes recognizable and I always get a kick out of her, but I have to admit it drives me crazy when her character tries to act flirty or sexy because it just doesn't look good on her. She really was talented but towards the end of her career you could tell she was a smoker, non the less an amazing actress.She had a unique laugh and would have made a perfect Halloween witch (not in a bad way). In 1989 Davis passed away from caner.
Always,
Avery
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This is very interesting. I have never watched one her movies, it sounds like I need to. I am excited to understand more about what your saying as far has her laugh and the quotes.
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