BETTE DAVIS SINGS "I've Written A Letter To Daddy" from "Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?"

The scariest and funniest movie musical number ever, Bette Davis shrieks through this one all the way to another Oscar nod in Robert Aldrich's classic "Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?" co-starring Joan Crawford (of course!) and Victor Buono (Oscar-nominated, too) on the accompaniment.

[@valmarsiglia]

One of the most chilling scenes in cinema.

[@markwhitman72]

Bette in this movie was an acting masterpiece and richly deserved the Oscar she didn't get! She had so many ways to convey an emotion especially her EYES; My lord no one could act with her eyes like Bette!

[@davidcallahan2832]

+Mark Whitman How about that scene on the beach when Blanche tells Jane that she didn't do it? Davis takes what seems like an eternity on screen to react, and while the truth is sinking in she gradually shifts her gaze from the upper right quadrant of the frame to Blanche on the lower left. In that one gesture her eyes traverse the great distance between suffering and remission. It is a consummate moment that only Davis could deliver.

[@markwhitman72]

David well put and when she descends into her little girl character in the bedroom when Joan is tied up: I want to remember all the good times like going to the beach, good lord I can think of few actresses so convincing!

[@georgevyvyan7468]

No one but her and liv ullman!!

[@luislaplume8261]

As Kim Carnes sang.......She's got Bette Davis eyes!

[@patrickryan1515]

@@davidcallahan2832 Excellent (and very correct) observation.

[@tonyktown]

LOL, Victor Buono should've won an Oscar on facial expressions alone. :-D

[@geraldjohnson3567]

iflyTony Those looks were priceless!

[@Psergiorivera]

Oh, he's brilliant. He makes every gay boy proud, only a gay man could come up with such vicious facial reads! YAAAS!

[@cookiecuttercooking3448]

😂😂😂😭

[@karenfromfinasse8430]

he said, "Hieeeee"

[@kayodephillips5435]

So true

[@mazzymuso]

I can't believe she didn't win an Oscar. No one will ever come close to Bette.

[@noodlesmama9096]

Word was that Joan Crawford pulled strings to make sure she didn't win. Or so the story goes. Great picture. Bette is the best.

[@creolelady182]

A great actress. No one else can compare!

[@rhymeandreasoning]

She was.

[@matteusconnollius1203]

According to Bette Davis's daughter,B. D. Hyman,Bette Davis was an evil abusive woman.Oh,and also a witch,who summoned Satan, and made "bad things" happen to people.

[@stewartsanders4038]

mazzymuso coz Joan Crawford told the academy not to vote for her that's why Bette should have won her 3rd Oscar but Joan Crawford was 1 spite full bitch

[@125Dave8]

Her facial expression at 2:24 is some of the finest acting I've ever seen. Both repulsive and heartbreaking, Bette is mesmerizing in this scene. A legendary performance from one of the greatest talents to have ever graced the big screen.

[@YesItsMeGuys68]

Imagine the nerve it took for Davis to take on this role .... ( with Crawford no less ) and she did Baby Jane with complete Davis Gusto ! the role was not beneath her ..she CREATED Baby Jane . What a pro she was ! CAMP at it's very best

[@topsypart2880]

Mark Boston that damn​ Joan Crawford went on a campaign against Davis. winning the Oscar she was robbed . actually Joan was very good amazing creepy movie

[@MrAGr]

Mark Boston I think the term camp undermines Davis' performance and the movie. It's in our perverse day and age that we can laugh at a tragic story of a disfunctional family, a film about fame and descent into madness. It was taken way more seriously when it was released.

[@angelamwatts]

I totally agree with you. Bette Davis said in an 1989 interview with Barbara Walters that Joan Crawford vehemently went on a crusade to rob Davis of the award for her performance as Baby Jane Hudson. Davis went on to say to Barbara Walters that Joan Crawford was not very smart in doing that. According to Ms. Davis had she had won the Oscar, the film would have made millions more and Joan Crawford would have received a lot more money. I actually believe that Davis was telling the truth because she held that resentment for a long time and Ms. Davis had won other Oscars so it's not like she had never won an Oscar and missed her only chance. I see Bette Davis as a serious actress who is not afraid to say "yes, it was a good role but I've done better" if she didn't perform well. This is why I believe Bette Davis on this particular issue. I do understand that both actresses had personality issues but openly I think Joan was much more insecure and narcissistic than Bette. Bette had strong narcissistic traits but Joan Crawford appeared to have full blown narcissistic personality disorder. Both were great actresses though.

[@DavidM-mn2vs]

MrAst.4ever in

[@roberttelarket4934]

Mark Boston: It took no nerve. As far as I'm concerned this character Jane Hudson was made for her!! Better than any other she portrayed. The greatest performances of all time for CENTURIES to come from one of two greatest movies of all time (the other Scrooge, Christmas Carol-Alistair Sim)!!!!!

[@jimneedham4640]

Both Bette and Victor equally make this scene with Joans face flashing across in mortal fear. CLASSIC.

[@Narcotickitten9429]

Bette Davis should've won the Oscar for this. She was so good. Joan Crawford did a hell of a job too and should've got nominated.

[@lavalampluva55401]

Ya. The three of them were robbed for sure.

[@gunbuck7]

Love the piano player's face.

[@withlotsabutta]

gunbuck7 :)

[@02chevyguy]

gunbuck7 He looks so under-enthused as he's looking at the titles on the sheet music.

[@geraldjohnson3567]

gunbuck7 Yeah that's Victor Buono.

[@jackgrattan1447]

+Gerald Johnson His first movie. He was only 24. Great actor.

[@geraldjohnson3567]

Jack Grattan I remember him as King Tut on Batman. Only 24? Wow! I always thought he was a lot older.

[@davidwilliamson3644]

priceless expressions by Victor Bound , he should have received an award

[@BLUEOHIO]

Bette Davis and Joan Crawford will ALWAYS be the best in Hollywood!!

[@classicsalon7381]

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[@LMedici]

This Movie Got me Crying... Really, Bette Davis Nailed The Role. I Feel so Bad For Her...

[@williamfahey6066]

I Love this Film. Joan and Bette were the Queens of Hollywood and in some ways they still are. What Ever Happened To Baby Jane is a True Classic. Seeing this gave me a good laugh, Thank you so much, Jeff

[@CherieulaJ]

Classic Bette, she was perfect for this character....creepy, yet sad. It took a "Bette Davis" to pull it off, & did she ever.

[@chandlerhembree9607]

What a lady 🌷rest in peace sweet lady......

[@jackgrattan1447]

Director Robert Aldrich had this memorable song (written by long time collaborator Frank DeVol) played at his funeral. He must have been proud of this movie. I would have been.

[@Psergiorivera]

What a brilliant idea! I'm so having that done at my funeral!

[@davidrlfield]

This gal is crazy! Only Bette Davis could pull-off the outrageousness of this performance and not make a fool of herself!

[@Puzzybear-qb1sr]

The last 20 years all the musicians all sounded like this sincerely

[@glennmorris1807]

The Hollywood we deserve; Instead of the one we have now. Stunning and simply mesmerizing.

[@fobesq]

Can’t stop singing this.

[@mightykaytor]

Bette Davis had such amazing range, but I think I love her best when she plays completely unhinged.

[@arturolopez-portillo4452]

One of the greatests movies ever! Great performances of Bette Davis and Joan Crawford!

[@NikkiClo]

When I first watched Baby Jane years ago I felt so sorry for Joan/Blanche but after watching the film and reading the book Mommie Dearest I love when Jane kicks the shit out of Blanche! Joan Crawford was an evil bitch in real life

[@SpuzzyLargo]

Bravo! Bravo! Bette Davis hitting it out of the park! What a legendary actor.

[@alexaschwartz22]

this scene never fails to give me chills...love this forever.

[@prinniedavis6516]

Bloody brilliant ,should have won an oscar .

[@FreedomKat]

Bette was AWESOME!

[@barryjacobs8524]

Wasn’t Bette Davis brilliant in this film. She did her own makeup. Joan and Bette never got on. Joan was always immaculately dressed and Bette was always flopping around in her slippers. God bless her. A brilliant actress.

[@francocazzimiei9591]

this movie is the history of cinema Bette Davis is the cinema! Queen forever!

[@alfriedaspicer5317]

Betty Davis was a spectacular actress. This movie is a classic........................... Milwaukee, WI.

[@noodlesmama9096]

Love this movie. I think I saw it on TV when I was about 5 or 6. It absolutely fascinated me. I think my interest in acting came from this movie. I always loved the look on his face as he is playing, aghast ant pity at the same time. Well played.

[@stucktoit909]

Ms bette Davis in her finest, even out of key, she was fantastic, aided in this classical menagerie by Victor Buono, and looking on in horror, Ms Joan Crawford; when I first heard the big cheese was gonna' put this movie on, I thought it was impossible, shows you what I know, correct. Thank you withlotsabutta for posting this classic.

[@MrCristoforoantonio]

Bette was the BEST !!!!! Sheer camp and wonderfully done!!!!!!!

[@Puzzybear-qb1sr]

This is what the last 22 years of everybody's music sounds like very few had quality music that will last forever

[@scattysafari7742]

Wonderful facial expressions by Victor Buono here.

[@paolozelati7395]

She's just perfect. Masterpiece.

[@annaparmelee7365]

watched this last night at the Plaza Theater in Atlanta Ga. Everyone LOVED it. I agree Bette Davis should have received the Oscar !!!

[@stucktoit909]

Ms Bette Davis in her finest, even out of key, she was fantastic, aided in this classical miscue by Victor Buono, and looking on in horror, Ms Joan Crawford; when I first heard the big cheese was gonna' put this movie on, I thought it was impossible, shows you what I know, correct. Thank you withlotsabutta for posting this classic.

[@JohnPalazzini]

Victor Buono.......hahahahahaha!!!! His expressions are priceless!!!

[@Puzzybear-qb1sr]

This what the music sounded like for the last 22years sincerely

[@troyscott2780]

This was a great picture I fund out about this picture when I was growing up in the 1970s father that I worked at jone croffard building in the 1980s

[@johnprovince5304]

Victor Buono is thinking "I'm not being paid enough for this."

[@MrGaidzak]

I sing and dance this to my cousin who is 7 y/o , of course I make a funny face and a funny voice, but he laughs his ass off, he rolls on the ground begging me to stop cuz his stomach hurts. It's just so awesome to make someone smile like this. And Bette was the most amazing actress, bringing fear and fun in one shot. I absolutely love her. This is one of my all time favorite movies. And I wasn't even planning to be born when this came out. This is timeless.....

[@flowerchildsmile]

Incredible film if you have not seen it you must! Brilliant performances from Bette Davis and Joan Crawford

[@markdorais2846]

Love the subtle expressions of distaste 👍

[@callahanstudio]

It is given to few actresses to be as mesmerizingly "bad" as Davis is in this scene. The key is perfect sincerity. Buono, as the pretentious but desperate Edwin, is an excellent foil for her.

[@withlotsabutta]

callahanstudio Yes! Sincerity ... and commitment!Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Mike8981]

+callahanstudio Yes, the look on Davis' face as she came down the stairs and hears the tune starting to be played, an amazing, heart- wrenching look of sadness and loss.

[@Chibamasu]

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[@sint0xicateme]

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[@MrJCIRELAND]

Everything was right about this classic,the script,pace,suspense,impeccable acting,it was simply eerily atmospheric perfection.

[@lala-gj4oo]

amazing versatile actress, there will never be another Bette

[@withlotsabutta]

LOL! That deserves a BIG THUMBS UP!

[@lmamd87]

Finally saw this film..I loved the insanity of this scene. Brilliant!!

[@christianoronaldo3820]

Joan Crawford's expression.....CLASSIC

[@arturolopezportillocontrer4902]

My favourite picture and song... What Ever happened to Baby Jane?. Robert Aldrich. 1962. Written by Henry Farrell and Lucas Heller.

[@jgranger1023]

One of my favorite movie moments. Love it. Scares the hell out of me...

[@Puzzybear-qb1sr]

Dancing with the stars the voice American idol. Don't lie to them!!!!!!!!

[@paularcher4607]

Notice how perfect the intonation (given the voice) and the dance movements are, as well as the accompaniment music. Victor Buono was excellent in this, I also saw him onstage in "The man who came for dinner" and he was great in that too. Too bad he died so young.

[@juanrios6013]

Just two words...Masterful performance!

[@rodlabbe2976]

Love Edwin Flagg's reaction when Jane hits that off-note!

[@TheBigValley]

Memorable scene and performance!! I never get tired of seeing this film!!

[@mycatfox]

Bette Davis was amazing in this film, and simply terrific in these scenes: she looks creepy, pathetic, funny, scary...An unforgettable movie, indeed. Thank you for sharing, as always!

[@sergiopotenza9539]

I love Bette Davis so much, this movie is awesome, it's sensational, it's one of my favorite movies. Scary, glamorous, perfect.

[@AdamWasHere]

Susan Sarandon is killing this role in Feud. 👏🏻

[@JamesGoldsmith-q7g]

❤her n movie! I was scared 1st X I saw this film!

[@togue777]

Buono is indeed masterful with facial expressions and Bette is at her maniacal best here. She wales like a howling tomcat you would through a boot at and I know that my gut will hurt at :46 every time.

[@patrickryan1515]

Knowing Victor Bruno's relationship with his mother in this movie (whom he seems to believe is ridiculous) and then having to encounter the likes of Baby Jane Hudson... His expressions while playing the piano really sum up how he feels about the deck of cards fate has handed him. His drunkenness later on shows just how at his wits end he has finally become. Bette Davis could not possibly have played this scene any better, except for when she reenacts the song then takes a good long look in the mirror and screams at the sight she sees which so cruelly vanishes all her drunken delusions. Bruno and Davis both had my sympathy, even though they made me laugh so. What a movie.

[@creolelady182]

The finest actress that ever lived. Bette understood these characters and she did her own makeup in the movie.

[@catman3552]

She deserved that oscar!!!

[@gingerdurbin2726]

Yes, no doubt

[@robertjromero9488]

Have you ever seen her, when the light hits her just right? She's really quite beautiful. Though it's not too often you get that light. - Arthur.

[@SWLinPHX]

The guy they got to play Victor Buono in the "Feud" miniseries is perfect.

[@keithturner5362]

SWLinPHX everyone they casted looks so similar to the originals

[@scheckdj3350]

She chewed up every scene in this movie and spit it out.............AMAZING BETTE!

[@CatStevensAndClaudia]

Love this with a passion!

[@TXRider]

Just watched this movie. It was soooo long but exciting, and Bette Davis is brilliant.

[@TonyWilliampianoman]

No special effects - just plain acting brilliance. Movie magic at it's best.

[@bluesurcouf]

The best scene of the movie. And one of the best scenes ever!

[@davirevoredo1059]

OMG this movie is so sick and sad, but it's so beautiful. This song gives me chills.

[@pascalliger4237]

A great movie of the 60's...!

[@michaelvaldez5544]

Classic. A true performer.

[@hlywdplayer]

Bette at one of her best scenes ,she really is the great actress ,she does this number with such earnest ,yet she knows it's comical ..true artist , this scene alone should have garnered her the Oscar , and lest us not forget the scene where she is kicking the shit out of Blanche while she is down on the floor,the look on Bette's face is most believable ...forever Bette !!!

[@Psergiorivera]

1:20, That's wonderful!

[@leilanidouthit3098]

"This" is so so much a hauntingly eerie song execution!!!! ..yet..it works..simply because Miss Davis is the "deliverer" of the song!!!!⭐️💖🔐💎

[@davidwiliamson7251]

yeh the guy's face playing the piano is priceless

[@arturolopez-portillo4452]

One of my favourite movies ever! "I've written a letter to daddy..."

[@zlatkajupe]

Fcking love this movie. My mom rest her soul showed me this years ago. First black and white movie I was obsessed with. Apparently this movie was horrifying back then. I always thought it was a great take on severe mental illness. Bette Davis was phenomenal.

[@miseriabelle6843]

Hello lil pound cake lol

[@TheKat027]

Seriously,I don't get scared when watching gory movies like Saw or that girl coming from the well stuff. I just watch this and it gives me the creeps. This never fails to scare the shit outta me. My favorite movie

[@withlotsabutta]

Excellent comment as always and thank you once again ... as always. Best from California, Oncle!

[@lovethosebudgies]

Victor Buono was priceless!

[@hiagosilva]

Assistindo em 2023, esse filme e muito bom

[@harunsalman7087]

I agree! So funny... and sad! Best direction of Aldrich! And two terrific performances!

[@gsjbaldwin]

One of the truly divinely insane moments ever put on film. Bette Davis was a card!

[@dxx7570]

Excellent character. Alexander Delargo is one of Tennessee Williams’ best characters and Miss Davis plays it with such stratospheric finesse.

[@gmadiva]

One of my all time favorite scenes. Fun to learn and imitate!!

[@geo79gm]

Davis The Great Actress n Crawford The Star they both were Divas of the Silver Screen!! Love them Both!!

[@roberttelarket4934]

This role as (BABY) JANE HUDSON immortalized BETTE DAVIS more than anything else she ever did!!! What a horror or tragedy if this movie were never made or with someone else other than Bette Davis as Baby Jane Hudson!!!

[@TheGreekPianist]

LOL who remembers seeing this in House of Wax??! XD

[@Milho220]

Eu lembro naquela cena do cinema 😅

[@tracer740]

A stellar performance by this great gal!

[@Thefabulous1257]

OMG whenever I am having a bad day, THIS CLIP CRACKS ME UP!!!! OMG, thanks sooooo much!

[@davidwiliamson7251]

the face on the piano player is priceless!

[@creolelady182]

Only one person could have played this part and that is Bette Davis.

[@sirenamiw6313]

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane (1962) : 5 Oscar Nominations -Best Actress -Best Supporting Actor -Best Cinematography -Best Custume Design Oscar -Best Sound 2x Golden Globes Nominations : -Best Actress -Best Picture Cannes Film Festival Nomination : -Palme d'Or -British Film Awards Nomination -2x Laurel Awards Nomination -Hall of Fame Motion Picture -Outstanding Directional Accomplishment in Motion Picture

[@evelynvelasquez801]

Exellent acting and movie I love it!!!!!!

[@GuilhemGatien]

Magnifique Bette Davis ! I love this movie !

[@terrorchannel-mp6dh]

one of the bests movids ever and bette davis is just perfect here