Bette Davis Classic Box Set

Bette Davis Classic Box Set

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The “dialogue is scintillating, characters...extraordinary, direction...perfect and production as fine as anything 20th Century Fox has turned out” in Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s “captivating” All About Eve - Variety
ALL ABOUT EVE - Oscar® Winner for Best Picture.

From the moment she glimpses her idol at the stage door, Eve Harrington (Anne Baxter) moves relentlessly towards her goal: taking the reins of power from the great actress Margo Channing (Bette Davis). The cunning Eve manoeuvres her way into Margo's Broadway role, becomes a sensation and even causes turmoil in the lives of Margo's director boyfriend (Gary Merrill), her playwright (Hugh Marlowe) and his wife (Celeste Holm). Only the cynical drama critic (Oscar® Winner George Sanders) sees through Eve, admiring her audacity and perfect pattern of deceit. Thelma Ritter and Marilyn Monroe co-star in this acclaimed classic, which won six Academy Awards ® and received the most nominations (14) in film history.


HUSH... HUSH, SWEET CHARLOTTE

Charlotte Hollis (Bette Davis) has been closeted in her mansion since the grisly murder of her married lover many years earlier. When the state wants to tear down the house to build a highway, the spinster's relatives and friends appear to rally behind her, but each slowly preys on her mind until the gruesome rumours of the last forty years seem to be turning into reality. On hand are cousin Miriam (Olivia de Havilland), Dr. Drew Bayliss (Joseph Cotton), Jewel Mayhew (Mary Astor), and the scariest inhabitant of all, loyal servant Velma (OSCAR® Nominee Agnes Moorhead).


THE VIRGIN QUEEN

Bette Davis dons the crown as Queen Elizabeth I in this swashbuckling historical drama recreating one of England's most fascinating eras and heartbreaking love stories. Featuring Joan Collins in an early screen appearance, THE VIRGIN QUEEN is the story of an ageing Elizabeth's attraction to the handsome Sir Walter Raleigh (Richard Todd) and her bitter clash with a scheming, younger rival played by Collins. Rich historical detail, lavish costumes, decor and thrilling swordplay complement Davis' dynamic performance.
Starring:
 - Bette Davis
 - Anne Baxter
 - George Sanders
 - Celeste Holm
 - Olivia de Havilland
 - Joseph Cotten
 - Agnes Moorehead
 - Victor Buono
 - Mary Astor
 - Wesley Addy
 - Bruce Dern
 - Richard Todd
 - Joan Collins
 - Dan O'Herlihy

Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz; Robert Aldrich; Henry Koster