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Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Davis (April 5, 1908 – October 6, 1989) was an American actress of film, television and theater. 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, although her greatest successes were her roles in romantic dramas.
After appearing in Broadway plays, Davis moved to Hollywood in 1930, but her early films for Universal Studios were unsuccessful. She joined Warner Bros. in 1932 and established her career with several critically acclaimed performances. In 1937, she attempted to free herself from her contract and although she lost a well-publicized legal case, it marked the beginning of the most successful period of her career. Until the late 1940s, she was one of American cinema's most celebrated leading ladies, known for her forceful and intense style. Davis gained a reputation as a perfectionist who could be highly combative, and confrontations with studio executives, film directors and costars were often reported. Her forthright manner, clipped vocal style and ubiquitous cigarette contributed to a public persona which has often been imitated and satirized.
Actors: William Clift (actor), William Clift (writer), William Clift (director), William Clift (editor), Tricia van Klaveren (producer), Matthew Martin (actor), Ricky Terry (composer), Carla Plante (actress), Carla Plante (producer),
Plot: The Fairy Tale This twenty-minute short is a "camp" fairy tale about a gay king who rules over the land of Hollywood, and just happens to be a hair and make-up man to the stars. He loses his kingdom by a spell from an old Hollywood star (Bette Davis), but gains life happiness by the assistance of his fairy godmothers (played by Patsy and Edina of AbFab fame). It ends with him finding the man of his dreams, getting hitched on the steps of City Hall and of course, living happily ever after.
Genres: Comedy, Short,Actors: Maninder Chana (actor), Maninder Chana (producer), Maninder Chana (writer), Maninder Chana (composer), Maninder Chana (director), Maninder Chana (editor), Linda McKenney (actress), Bob Thompson (actor), Bob Thompson (producer), Bob Gundu (actor), Erick Nettel (actor), Ayman Hassan (actor), Phil Hahn (actor),
Plot: A semi-famous archaeologist discovers long-lost love letters between Mohandas K. Gandhi and Bette Davis. They reveal a totally different side of Gandhi as he tries to court Bette Davis from across the ocean and deal with the political fallout in India.
Keywords: ampersand-in-title, character-name-in-title, punctuation-in-title, reference-to-mahatma-gandhiActors: Dario Malchiodi (writer), Dario Malchiodi (actor), Alessandro Martini (actor), Alessandro Martini (writer), Margot Dasilva (writer), Mauro Giori (writer), Stentarelli Christian (actor),
Genres: Short,Actors: Ashley Judd (actress), Marianne Muellerleile (actress), Beth Grant (actress), Earl Boen (actor), John Rubinstein (actor), Edith Fields (actress), Lindsay Crouse (actress), David Dukes (actor), Jeffrey Combs (actor), Allan Corduner (actor), Peter Dobson (actor), Scott Menville (actor), Ron Rifkin (actor), Christopher Young (composer), Mira Sorvino (actress),
Genres: Biography, Drama,Actors: Barbara Hershey (actress), Andrew Gottlieb (producer), Robert Banas (actor), Hal Linden (actor), Alan Oppenheimer (actor), Lee Purcell (actress), Darren McGavin (actor), Denise Crosby (actress), George Coe (actor), John Dennis Johnston (actor), James Bacon (actor), Carl Esmond (actor), David Schroeder (actor), Ken Thorne (composer), Don Taylor (writer),
Genres: Biography, Drama,Actors: Treg Brown (editor), Mel Blanc (actor), Mel Blanc (actor), Mel Blanc (actor), Mel Blanc (actor), Mel Blanc (actor), Bea Benaderet (actress), Edward Selzer (producer), Michael Maltese (writer), Carl W. Stalling (composer), Friz Freleng (director), Hawley Pratt (director), Richard Bickenbach (actor),
Plot: Seeking fame and fortune in the picture business, the little black duck arrives in Hollywood and makes a bee line for Warmer Brothers studio where he hopes to meet the stars and land a contract. However, the studio has a guard who is determined not to let anyone in.
Keywords: breaking-the-fourth-wall, cartoon-duck, celebrity-caricature, character-name-in-title, jimmy-durante-spoof, merrie-melodies, movie-studio-guard, oscar-statuette, reference-to-bette-davis, reference-to-daffy-duckActors: Jonathan Hale (actor), Paul Henreid (actor), Jack Carson (actor), Richard Erdman (actor), Alan Hale (actor), Victor Francen (actor), John Garfield (actor), James Flavin (actor), Dane Clark (actor), Joe E. Brown (actor), Jack Benny (actor), John Dehner (actor), Eddie Cantor (actor), Ralph Dunn (actor), Robert Hutton (actor),
Plot: Two soldiers on sick leave spend three nights at the Hollywood Canteen before going back to active duty. With a little friendly help from John Garfield, Slim gets to kiss Joan Leslie, who he has been dreaming about while in the Pacific. He meets her later at the Farmer's Market. On the third night, Slim is the millionth man into the Canteen, earning him a date with Joan. Slim thinks he's been duped when she doesn't show up at his train. Slim's buddy Sergant dances with Joan Crawford. Canteen President Bette Davis praises the canteen and the war effort. Virtually everyone Warners could spare entertains.
Keywords: dancing-horse, hollywood, hollywood-sign, hollywoodland, horse, kiss, obsessed-fan, purple-heart, shore-leave, soldierActors: Eddie Cantor (actor), Jack Carson (actor), Harry A. Bailey (actor), David Butler (actor), Henry Armetta (actor), Eddie Cantor (actor), William 'Billy' Benedict (actor), Willie Best (actor), Ted Billings (actor), Monte Blue (actor), Don Barclay (actor), Humphrey Bogart (actor), Benny Bartlett (actor), James Burke (actor), Stanley Clements (actor),
Plot: Two producers are putting together a Calvacade of Stars for a wartime charity show. Along with a list of well-knowns they promote the work of an unknown singer and songwriter.
Keywords: agent, all-star-show, aspiring-singer, autograph, barber, bartender, bellboy, bogus-reporter, boxer, charity-eventActors: Will Rogers (actor), Bette Davis (actress), Judy Garland (actress), Kay Kyser (actor), Irving Caesar (composer),
Plot: As originally released, this started off with 'Kay Kyser' (qv) and His Kollege of Musical Knowledge with a musical version of 'Playmates'; this was followed by 'Judy Garland' (qv) singing 'If I Forget You'; 'Bette Davis' (qv) finished up with a plea to the audience to give their nickels and dimes on behalf of the Will Rogers Memorial Commission. Presently, only three minutes of the Garland footage seems to have survived on Turner Classic Movies.
Keywords: singer, statue, tributeActors: Jack King (director), Clarence Nash (actor), Sara Berner (actress), Sara Berner (actress), Sara Berner (actress), Sara Berner (actress), Sara Berner (actress), Sara Berner (actress), Walt Disney (producer), Billy Bletcher (actor), Oliver Wallace (composer), Harry Reeves (writer),
Plot: Autograph hound Donald, despite the security guard, manages to get signatures from 'Greta Garbo' (qv), 'Mickey Rooney', 'Sonja Henie' (qv), The Ritz Brothers, and 'Shirley Temple' (qv) before he's recognized and everyone wants his autograph.
Keywords: 1930s, anthropomorphic-animal, anthropomorphism, celebrity-caricature, obsessed-fan, reference-to-the-marx-brothers, revolving-doorWrong
Would it be wrong to kiss?
Seeing I feel like this
Would it be wrong to try?
Wrong
Would it be wrong to stay?
Here in your arms this way
Under this starry sky?
If it is wrong
Then why were you sent to me
Why am I content to be
With you forever?
So
When I need you so much
And I have waited so long
It must be right, it can't be wrong
If it is wrong
Then why were you sent to me
Why am I content to be
With you forever?
So
When I need you so much
And I have waited so long
It must be right, it can't be wrong
Oh Jerry, don't [Incomprehensible] ask for the moon
We have the stars