A gothic thriller's descent into madness, fueled by bitter sibling rivalry and the ghosts of Hollywood past, captured in haunting black and white.
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
"Sister, sister, oh so fair, why is there blood all over your hair?"
Director:
Robert Aldrich
Cast:
Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Victor Buono, Wesley Addy, Julie Allred
Drama
Thriller
Horror
Budget:
$980,000
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Early in the film, the director of Jane's failed movie is seen wearing his tie crossed over and held by a clasp, rather than in a knot.
This was the signature look of the film's actual director, Robert Aldrich, and was included as an inside joke.
In the scenes at the neighbor Mrs. Bates' house, paintings by the artist Margaret Keane are visible on the walls.
Joan Crawford was an avid collector of Keane's 'sad eyes' paintings and was friends with the artist. She made a point of incorporating them into her films.