What Ever Happened To Baby Jane? Everything We Need To Know About Here

What Ever Happened To Baby Jane is a psychological-based horror-thriller movie that was released in 1962. The movie made a box-office collection, which was rare in those days, and scroll down in this article to know, What Ever Happened To Baby Jane story, cast, trailer, and more.

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What Ever Happened To Baby Jane Movie?

What Ever Happened To Baby Jane? is a psychological-based horror-thriller movie released in 1962. The novel with the same name as the movie is the main source for the movie. This movie was produced and directed by Robert Aldrich. Henry Farrell. Bette Davis and Joan Crawford are the main cast in the movie. The screenplay of the movie was made by Lukas Heller. 

What Ever happened To Baby Jane Story?

In 1917, "Baby Jane" Hudson gives her performance in vaudeville theatres across the country. She is accompanied by her father, who acts as her manager and helps her on stage on the piano. The situations changes, once after the sisters pass adolescence. Blanche becomes a famous Hollywood actress, while Jane’s career declines. In 1962, with the help of Blanche's money, Blanche buys a big mansion. Jane and Blanche are living together in that mansion. Jane puts off the telephone from Blanche's bedroom, removing her from the outside world. Jane becomes severe, locking Blanche in her room, Finally, Jane buys ice cream for herself and Blanche, she is identified by Police officers, who tell her to get them to Blanche. Jane deludes the officer's inquiry and she goes for a dance before a crowd of bemused audience. Then the officers try to find Blanche and are eager to confirm Jane’s condition.

What Ever happened To Baby Jane Cast?

Bette Davis and Joan Crawford are the main characters in the movie. The story of the movie revolves around these two characters. 

Cast Name 

Character Name

Bette Davis 

Jane Hudson

Victor Buono

Edwin Flagg

Joan Crawford 

Blanche Hudson

Marjorie Bennett 

Dehlia Flagg

Maidie Norman

Elvira Stitt

Anna Lee 

Mrs. Bates

B. D. Merrill 

Liza Bates

Ernest Anderson

Ernie the ice-cream vendor 

William Aldrich 

Lunch Counter Assistant at Beach

Don Ross 

Police Officer

Russ Conway 

Police Officer

Michael Fox

TV Commercial Man

What Ever happened To Baby Jane Success?

The movie collected a total box office collection of nearly 9million US Dollars in North America. This film was estimated to be 124million US Dollars in 2019, thus it was the 20th highest-grossing movie of the year. Due to the success of the movie, this film went under submission for re-release. The movie was given the X-certificate by the BBFC in 1962. In 2004, the movie was taken into account for re-release. It was given a 12A certificate, which means children under 12 years of age can see the movie with the accompany of an adult.  Many videos were cut before submission in 1988. This movie was given 18 certificate in the year 1988, which means no one before 18 years of age could view the movie. 

What Ever happened To Baby Jane Novel?

The story involves Jane and Blanche's two adolescent sisters who live in a big Mansion. Jane was a former child star, who performed on the stage with the help of his father. Blanche is her sister, who is brought up with her.  She has good stage skills, still thinks of her early stage. After the death of Blanche’s parents, both the children get to live with their aunt. Blanche becomes a star in Hollywood, once the Directors book her for her film career. Blanche shines in Hollywood, while Jane’s career declines. In one situation, Jane and Blanche live in a new Mansion. The new Mansion is bought with the money of Blanche. Jane cuts off the outside communication of Blanche. The only contact of Jane is the cleaning woman, to whom she can speak. Blanche realizes the condition of Jane and tries to cure her. Finally in one Jane realizes that the sisters could have been better.  


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What Ever Happened To Baby Jane - FAQs

1. Who is Jane in the movie? 

Jane was a former child star. 

2. Who is Blanche? 

Blanche is the eldest daughter in the movie.  

3. Who played the role of Jane? 

Bette Davis played the role of Jane in the movie. 

4. Who played the role of  Edwin Flagg?

Victor Buono played the role of Edwin Flagg. 

5. Who played the role of  Elvira Stitt? 

Maidie Norman played the role of Elvira Stitt. 

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