Ruth Elizabeth Davis (she got the "Bette" from the Balzac novel "Cousin Bette") of Lowell, Massachusetts, arrived in Hollywood in 1930 to instant non-acclaim. She became known for the series of ...

“I would rather be Bette Davis than Katharine Hepburn” (Davis, 1962), a testament to her pride in her distinctive style and approach to acting. Davis’s career was marked by her refusal to ...

Bette Davis was at the helm of Hollywood's Golden Age, having graced the screen in an array of classic films that have stood the test of time. While many remember the star for stellar performances ...

When it comes to Golden Age Hollywood stars, none shine as brightly as the late Bette Davis. Best known for films like Jezebel (1938), What Ever Happened to Baby Jan e (1962) and Death on the Nile ...

Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Davis (April 5 ... known for her forceful and intense style. Davis gained a reputation as a perfectionist who could be highly combative, and confrontations with studio ...