
Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition
2006-05-30 · 30 min · ★ 6.7
An overview of the iconic actresses' legendary careers, as well as the rivalry that colored "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?"
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Rudy BehlmerSelf
Charles BuschSelf
John EppersonSelf
Carol KaneSelf
Bette DavisSelf (archive footage)
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