Davis, Bette 1908-1989
Overview
| Works: | 1,065 works in 3,295 publications in 8 languages and 67,414 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Detective and mystery films Biography Film noir Thrillers (Motion pictures) Children's films Melodramas (Motion pictures) Romance films Comedy films |
| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Author, Singer, Costume designer, Narrator, Other, Speaker, Dedicatee, Author of introduction, Artist, Interviewee, Contributor, Illustrator, wpr |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Bette Davis
- This 'n that by Bette Davis( Book )
- Fasten your seat belts : the passionate life of Bette Davis by Lawrence J Quirk( Book )
- The lonely life : an autobiography by Bette Davis( Book )
- Bette & Joan : the divine feud by Shaun Considine( Book )
- Bette : the life of Bette Davis by Charles Higham( Book )
- More than a woman : an intimate biography of Bette Davis by James Spada( Book )
- Miss D & me : life with the invincible Bette Davis by Kathryn Sermak( Book )
- Bette Davis : an intimate memoir by Roy Moseley( Book )
- The devil met a lady by Stuart M Kaminsky( Book )
- The films of Bette Davis by Gene Ringgold( Book )
- Bette Davis speaks by Boze Hadleigh( Book )
- Bette Davis : a celebration by Alexander Walker( Book )
- Star acting : Gish, Garbo, Davis by Charles Affron( Book )
- Bette Davis by Jerry Vermilye( Book )
- Narrow is the way by B. D Hyman( Book )
- Bette Davis by David Thomson( Book )
- Mother Goddam : the story of the career of Bette Davis by Whitney Stine( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Bette Davis
All about Eve by
Joseph L Mankiewicz(
Visual
)
147 editions published between 1950 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 3,803 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
From the moment she glimpses her idol at the stage door, Eve Harrington moves relentlessly towards her goal: taking the reins of power from the great actress Margo Channing. The cunning Eve maneuvers her way into Margo's Broadway role, becomes a sensation and even causes turmoil in the lives of Margo's director boyfriend, her playwright and his wife. Only the cynical drama critics see through Eve, admiring her audacity and perfect pattern of deceit
147 editions published between 1950 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 3,803 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
From the moment she glimpses her idol at the stage door, Eve Harrington moves relentlessly towards her goal: taking the reins of power from the great actress Margo Channing. The cunning Eve maneuvers her way into Margo's Broadway role, becomes a sensation and even causes turmoil in the lives of Margo's director boyfriend, her playwright and his wife. Only the cynical drama critics see through Eve, admiring her audacity and perfect pattern of deceit
What ever happened to Baby Jane? by
Robert Aldrich(
Visual
)
91 editions published between 1962 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 2,079 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a decaying Hollywood mansion, Jane Hudson, a former child star, and her sister Blanche, a movie queen forced into retirement after a crippling accident, live in virtual isolation
91 editions published between 1962 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 2,079 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a decaying Hollywood mansion, Jane Hudson, a former child star, and her sister Blanche, a movie queen forced into retirement after a crippling accident, live in virtual isolation
Of human bondage by
John Cromwell(
Visual
)
142 editions published between 1934 and 2014 in English and held by 1,760 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the ill-fated romance between a well-to-do club-footed medical student and a vulgar waitress
142 editions published between 1934 and 2014 in English and held by 1,760 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the ill-fated romance between a well-to-do club-footed medical student and a vulgar waitress
Now, voyager by
Irving Rapper(
Visual
)
70 editions published between 1942 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,723 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young woman escapes the smothering influence of her wealthy and very conservative mother through the help of a psychiatrist and an ocean cruise, where she finds love, which helps her to become her own person
70 editions published between 1942 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,723 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young woman escapes the smothering influence of her wealthy and very conservative mother through the help of a psychiatrist and an ocean cruise, where she finds love, which helps her to become her own person
Jezebel by
William Wyler(
Visual
)
78 editions published between 1938 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 1,523 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Julie Marsden is a Southern belle with a knack for manipulating the men in her life. Although she is to be wed to Preston, the engagement is called off due to her insensitivity and unusual behavior. When Preston returns from the North married, Julie's pride and selfish nature resurfaces and she provokes a duel between Buck (Julie's ardent admirer) and Ted (Preston's brother) to the death. Later when a yellow fever epidemic strikes Preston, Julie goes to his side
78 editions published between 1938 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 1,523 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Julie Marsden is a Southern belle with a knack for manipulating the men in her life. Although she is to be wed to Preston, the engagement is called off due to her insensitivity and unusual behavior. When Preston returns from the North married, Julie's pride and selfish nature resurfaces and she provokes a duel between Buck (Julie's ardent admirer) and Ted (Preston's brother) to the death. Later when a yellow fever epidemic strikes Preston, Julie goes to his side
Dark victory by
Edmund Goulding(
Visual
)
58 editions published between 1939 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,481 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The life of a fast moving Long Island socialite skids to a stop when she discovers that she has less than a year to live
58 editions published between 1939 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,481 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The life of a fast moving Long Island socialite skids to a stop when she discovers that she has less than a year to live
Escape to Witch Mountain by
Alexander Key(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1978 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,439 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tia and Tony are teenage sister and brother who possess extraordinary powers. They leave their safe refuge on Witch Mountain for a trip to Los Angeles. There, Tony is kidnapped by the evil Dr. Gannon and his spinster partner Letha. Tony is brainwashed into helping Gannon and Letha commit various crimes. It's up to Tia and a gang of juvenile delinquents to rescue Tony and prevent a major disaster
23 editions published between 1978 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,439 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tia and Tony are teenage sister and brother who possess extraordinary powers. They leave their safe refuge on Witch Mountain for a trip to Los Angeles. There, Tony is kidnapped by the evil Dr. Gannon and his spinster partner Letha. Tony is brainwashed into helping Gannon and Letha commit various crimes. It's up to Tia and a gang of juvenile delinquents to rescue Tony and prevent a major disaster
The little foxes by
Lillian Hellman(
Visual
)
51 editions published between 1935 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,289 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Regina Giddens is a woman who will stop at nothing to outwit her brothers in running the family business, even if it means sacrificing the health of her husband or the love of her young daughter
51 editions published between 1935 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,289 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Regina Giddens is a woman who will stop at nothing to outwit her brothers in running the family business, even if it means sacrificing the health of her husband or the love of her young daughter
The Maltese falcon by
John Huston(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1941 and 2006 in English and held by 1,126 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sam Spade is a partner in a privaate eye firm who finds himself hounded by police when his partner is killed while trailing a man. The woman who asked his partner to follow the man turns out to be someone who is not what she says she is, and is really involved in something to do with the Maltese Falcon, a gold encrusted life size statue of a falcon, the only one of its kind
9 editions published between 1941 and 2006 in English and held by 1,126 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sam Spade is a partner in a privaate eye firm who finds himself hounded by police when his partner is killed while trailing a man. The woman who asked his partner to follow the man turns out to be someone who is not what she says she is, and is really involved in something to do with the Maltese Falcon, a gold encrusted life size statue of a falcon, the only one of its kind
Agatha Christie's Poirot by
Agatha Christie(
Visual
)
37 editions published between 1978 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,111 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set amidst the Egyptian landscape, Hercule Poirot must unravel the web of treachery and guilt woven by the murderer of a beautiful young heiress
37 editions published between 1978 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,111 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set amidst the Egyptian landscape, Hercule Poirot must unravel the web of treachery and guilt woven by the murderer of a beautiful young heiress
Hush ... hush, sweet Charlotte by
Robert Aldrich(
Visual
)
46 editions published between 1964 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 1,104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A southern belle finds out the truth about her husband's murder when her cousin reopens the case
46 editions published between 1964 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 1,104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A southern belle finds out the truth about her husband's murder when her cousin reopens the case
The letter by
William Wyler(
Visual
)
61 editions published between 1940 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 1,067 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set on a rubber plantation in Malaya, this story centers on a woman's reasons for killing a man who was a close family friend
61 editions published between 1940 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 1,067 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set on a rubber plantation in Malaya, this story centers on a woman's reasons for killing a man who was a close family friend
The petrified forest by
Archie L Mayo(
Visual
)
38 editions published between 1936 and 2013 in English and held by 1,019 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A rundown diner bakes in the Arizona heat. Inside, fugitive killer Duke Mantee sweats out a manhunt, holding disillusioned writer Alan Squier, young waitress Gabby Maple, and a handful of others hostage
38 editions published between 1936 and 2013 in English and held by 1,019 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A rundown diner bakes in the Arizona heat. Inside, fugitive killer Duke Mantee sweats out a manhunt, holding disillusioned writer Alan Squier, young waitress Gabby Maple, and a handful of others hostage
The man who came to dinner by
William Keighley(
Visual
)
16 editions published between 1942 and 2016 in English and German and held by 739 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A pompous lecturer is forced to spend the winter inside a prominent Ohio family's home due to injury, and proceeds to meddle with the lives of everyone in the household
16 editions published between 1942 and 2016 in English and German and held by 739 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A pompous lecturer is forced to spend the winter inside a prominent Ohio family's home due to injury, and proceeds to meddle with the lives of everyone in the household
The watcher in the woods by
Walt Disney Pictures(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 1980 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 726 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When an American family moves into a remote English house in the woods, the two daughters begin to see a young girl who vanished in the woods during a solar eclipse 20 years ago. Is it a ghost, or something more?
18 editions published between 1980 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 726 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When an American family moves into a remote English house in the woods, the two daughters begin to see a young girl who vanished in the woods during a solar eclipse 20 years ago. Is it a ghost, or something more?
Pocketful of miracles by
Bette Davis(
Visual
)
49 editions published between 1961 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 720 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An aging apple seller poses as a wealthy grande dame to help her daughter marry into a legitimately wealthy family. A comic collection of gangsters help her in her charade
49 editions published between 1961 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 720 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An aging apple seller poses as a wealthy grande dame to help her daughter marry into a legitimately wealthy family. A comic collection of gangsters help her in her charade
Mother Goddam : the story of the career of Bette Davis by
Whitney Stine(
Book
)
22 editions published between 1974 and 1988 in English and Undetermined and held by 704 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of Hollywood's famous actresses offers a running commentary of personal sidelights to the movies in which she appeared
22 editions published between 1974 and 1988 in English and Undetermined and held by 704 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of Hollywood's famous actresses offers a running commentary of personal sidelights to the movies in which she appeared
"I'd love to kiss you-- " : conversations with Bette Davis by
Whitney Stine(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1990 and 1991 in English and held by 673 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A selection of interviews and conversations with Bette Davis provides a revealing look at the critically acclaimed actress, her personal life, her distinguished career, and her opinions about friends, family, and colleagues
6 editions published between 1990 and 1991 in English and held by 673 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A selection of interviews and conversations with Bette Davis provides a revealing look at the critically acclaimed actress, her personal life, her distinguished career, and her opinions about friends, family, and colleagues
Bette Davis speaks by
Boze Hadleigh(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1996 and 2005 in English and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 1996 and 2005 in English and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This 'n that by
Bette Davis(
Book
)
13 editions published between 1987 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 34 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author recounts how she recovered from a mastectomy and a stroke, shares her feelings about her daughter's book about her, and discusses the latter part of her long successful film career
13 editions published between 1987 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 34 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author recounts how she recovered from a mastectomy and a stroke, shares her feelings about her daughter's book about her, and discusses the latter part of her long successful film career
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Related Identities
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Publisher Distributor Producer
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1923-1967) Distributor Producer
- Steiner, Max 1888-1971 Author Musician Composer
- First National Pictures, Inc Producer
- Turner Entertainment Co Producer Distributor
- Mankiewicz, Joseph L. Performer Scenarist Restager Director Author of screenplay Speaker Film editor Author Actor
- Crawford, Joan 1908-1977 Costume designer Narrator Performer Actor
- Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation Producer
- Wallis, Hal B. 1899-1986 Production personnel Producer
- Howard, Leslie 1893-1943 Performer Actor
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Associated Subjects
Actresses Adopted children Alcoholics Brainwashing Brothers and sisters California--Los Angeles California--San Francisco Child actors Clairvoyance Crawford, Joan, Davis, Bette, Exploitation Farrell, Henry, Film adaptations Fugitives from justice Hammett, Dashiell, Hellman, Lillian, Hostages Human-alien encounters Husband and wife Key, Alexander, Louisiana Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Medical students Mothers and daughters Motion picture actors and actresses Motion pictures Murder Murder--Investigation Ohio Orphans Orr, Mary Peters, Toby (Fictitious character) Poirot, Hercule--(Fictitious character) Private investigators Revenge Sherwood, Robert E.--(Robert Emmet), Single women Sisters Southern States Spade, Sam (Fictitious character) Supernatural Swindlers and swindling Terminally ill Theater Theft United States Waitresses Women--Conduct of life
Alternative Names
Beta Deivisa
Bett Deyvis
Bette Davis actrice américaine
Bette Davis actriz estadounidense
Bette Davis aktorka amerykańska
Bette Davis American film, television and stage actress
Bette Davis Amerikaans actrice
Bette Davis Amerikana nga aktres iti pelikula ken telebision
Bette Davis amerikansk skådespelare
Bette Davis amerikansk skodespelar
Bette Davis amerikansk skuespiller
Bette Davis attrice statunitense
Bette Davis pemeran perempuan asal Amerika Serikat
Bette Davis US-amerikanische Bühnen- und Filmschauspielerin
Bette Davis yhdysvaltalainen näyttelijä
Bette Davisová americká herečka
Davis, Bette
Davis, Bette 1908-1989
Davis, Betty
Davis, Elisabeth Ruth
Davis, Elisabeth Ruth 1908-1989
Davis, Elizabeth Ruth.
Davis, Ruth Elisabeth 1908-1989
Davis, Ruth Elizabeth.
Davis, Ruth Elizabeth 1908-
Davis Ruth Elizabeth 1908-1989
Devis, Bett
Dėvis, Bėtt 1908-
Dėvis, Bėtt 1908-1989
Elisabetha Davis
Μπέτι Ντέιβις Αμερικανίδα ηθοποιός
Бет Дэвіс
Бети Дейвис
Бети Дејвис
Бетт Дейвис
Бетт Дэвис известная американская актриса
Бетте Давис
Бетті Девіс
Бэт Дэвіс амэрыканская акторка
Дэвис, Бэтт
Բեթ Դեյվիս
בטי דייוויס
بت دیویس بازیگر آمریکایی
بيت ديفيس
بیٹی ڈیوس
เบตตี เดวิส
ბეტი დევისი
ბეტი დეივისი
베티 데이비스
ベティ・デイヴィス
比提戴維斯
贝蒂·戴维斯 美國演員
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