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This is a complete filmography of Bette Davis. She began acting in films in 1931, initially as a contract player with Universal Studios, where she made her film debut in Bad Sister. She was initially seen as unappealing by studio executives, and was initially assigned to a string of B-movies initially in her career.
1931 1h 21m. 7.4 (3.2K) Rate. A prostitute's self-loathing makes her reluctant to marry an idealistic soldier during World War I.
She led the miniseries The Dark Secret of Harvest Home (1978), won an Emmy Award for Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter (1979), and was nominated for her performances in White Mama (1980) and Little Gloria... Happy at Last (1982). Her last complete cinematic part was in the drama The Whales of August (1987).
More fairly successful movies followed, but it was the role of Mildred Rogers in RKO's Of Human Bondage (1934) that would give Bette major acclaim from the film critics. She had a significant number of write-in votes for the Best Actress Oscar, but didn't win.
25 titles. Sort by List order. 1. All About Eve. 1950 2h 18m Approved. 8.2 (140K) Rate. 98 Metascore. Seemingly timid but secretly ruthless ingenue Eve Harrington insinuates herself into the lives of aging Broadway star Margo Channing and her circle of theater friends in this Oscar-winning story.
Jul 23, 2023 · From Death on the Nile to All About Eve, these 10 movies starring the 11-time Oscar nominee Bette Davis are her very best.
Feb 19, 2023 · With films like "All About Eve," "The Little Foxes," and "Mr. Skeffington," Bette Davis established a real knack for extremely opinionated and utterly ruthless women. While...
Jul 1, 2024 · Bette Davis's renowned artistry transcends boundaries and genres, solidifying her place among the all-time greats. These movies embody the essence of what made Bette Davis a legend, providing film aficionados with an unforgettable journey through some of cinema's most cherished moments.
Mar 30, 2024 · One of the screen’s greatest actresses, Bette Davis, appeared in close to 90 feature films over her career with probably at least two thirds of them being memorable for some reason. Choosing...
Noted for her willingness to play unsympathetic characters, she was highly regarded for her performances in a range of film genres; from contemporary crime melodramas to historical and period films and occasional comedies, though her greatest successes were her roles in romantic dramas.
