Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?

A campy cult classic, WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE (1962, 134 min) follows aging sisters Blanche (Joan Crawford) and Jane Hudson (Bette Davis) as their turbulent and dependent relationship reaches new extremes towards the end of their respective stardoms. Baby Jane embraces fear and decay bringing to the screen complexly villainous women that revived the careers of both leading ladies. 

In this class we’ll expand on the infamous personal dynamic between Crawford and Davis, how it impacted the film, and how the movie’s legacy shaped a new genre of psychotic older women. Join us in finding out What Ever Happened To Baby Jane?

This class will be taught by MMU Instructor Zoe Gillian, whose recent classes include Exploring Portland Through Film, and Twisted Genius: David Fincher.

The class will begin with a short lecture, followed by a screening of the film, after which an instructor-led discussion will take place. 

Class size will be limited to 18.

Questions? Email us at education@moviemadness.org