CENTENNIAL FILM Series: Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
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What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? is a psychological thriller that remains one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed Gothic dramas. Starring Bette Davis as Jane Hudson, a former child performer whose career has faded, and Joan Crawford as her sister Blanche, a once-successful actress now confined to a wheelchair. As old rivalries and long-buried resentments resurface, the sisters’ secluded mansion becomes the setting for a chilling struggle marked by manipulation, obsession, and revenge.
Renowned for its powerful performances, tense atmosphere, and shocking narrative twists, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? became a critical and commercial success upon its release. The film helped shape the psychological horror genre and remains a landmark of American cinema, captivating audiences with its exploration of fame, jealousy, and family conflict.
STARS: Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Victor Buono
RUNTIME: 135 minutes
GENRE: Horror, Drama
This show is part of the Weinberg Center’s Centennial Film Event, celebrating 100 years of screenings in our historic building. The Weinberg Center, located in the heart of Downtown Frederick, MD, offers a historic backdrop and timeless atmosphere for a unique film experience.
Renowned for its powerful performances, tense atmosphere, and shocking narrative twists, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? became a critical and commercial success upon its release. The film helped shape the psychological horror genre and remains a landmark of American cinema, captivating audiences with its exploration of fame, jealousy, and family conflict.
STARS: Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Victor Buono
RUNTIME: 135 minutes
GENRE: Horror, Drama
This show is part of the Weinberg Center’s Centennial Film Event, celebrating 100 years of screenings in our historic building. The Weinberg Center, located in the heart of Downtown Frederick, MD, offers a historic backdrop and timeless atmosphere for a unique film experience.
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Where is it happening?
20 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States, Maryland 21701
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Host or PublisherWeinberg Center for the Arts
