Best Bette Davis movies
We present our ranking of the best Bette Davis movies. Do you love cinema? Or are you looking for a movie of your favorite actor to watch tonight? Surely you have some to see or that you did not know yet about Bette Davis.
TOP 25:
Dark Victory
Bette Davis as: Judith Traherne
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release: 1939
Socialite Judith Traherne lives a lavish but emotionally empty life. Riding horses is one of her few joys, and her stable master is secretly in love with her. Told she has a brain tumor by her doctor, Frederick Steele, Judith becomes distraught. After she decides to have surgery to remove the tumor, Judith realizes she is in love with Dr. Steele, but more troubling medical news may sabotage her new relationship, and her second chance at life.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Humphrey Bogart movies?
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release: 1939
Socialite Judith Traherne lives a lavish but emotionally empty life. Riding horses is one of her few joys, and her stable master is secretly in love with her. Told she has a brain tumor by her doctor, Frederick Steele, Judith becomes distraught. After she decides to have surgery to remove the tumor, Judith realizes she is in love with Dr. Steele, but more troubling medical news may sabotage her new relationship, and her second chance at life.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Humphrey Bogart movies?
TOP 24:
Old Acquaintance
Bette Davis as: Kit Marlowe
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release: 1943
Two writers, friends since childhood, fight over their books and lives.
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release: 1943
Two writers, friends since childhood, fight over their books and lives.
TOP 23:
Beyond the Forest
Bette Davis as: Rosa Moline
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Release: 1949
Rosa, the self-serving wife of a small-town doctor, gets a better offer when a wealthy big-city man insists she get a divorce and marry him instead. Soon she demonstrates she is capable of rather deplorable acts -- including murder.
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Release: 1949
Rosa, the self-serving wife of a small-town doctor, gets a better offer when a wealthy big-city man insists she get a divorce and marry him instead. Soon she demonstrates she is capable of rather deplorable acts -- including murder.
TOP 22:
The Petrified Forest
Bette Davis as: Gabrielle "Gabby" Maple
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Release: 1936
Gabby, the waitress in an isolated Arizona diner, dreams of a bigger and better life. One day penniless intellectual Alan drifts into the joint and the two strike up a rapport. Soon enough, notorious killer Duke Mantee takes the diner's inhabitants hostage. Surrounded by miles of desert, the patrons and staff are forced to sit tight with Mantee and his gang overnight.
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Release: 1936
Gabby, the waitress in an isolated Arizona diner, dreams of a bigger and better life. One day penniless intellectual Alan drifts into the joint and the two strike up a rapport. Soon enough, notorious killer Duke Mantee takes the diner's inhabitants hostage. Surrounded by miles of desert, the patrons and staff are forced to sit tight with Mantee and his gang overnight.
TOP 21:
The Catered Affair
Bette Davis as: Mrs. Agnes Hurley
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release: 1956
An Irish cabby in the Bronx watches his wife go overboard planning their daughter's wedding.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Ernest Borgnine movies?
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release: 1956
An Irish cabby in the Bronx watches his wife go overboard planning their daughter's wedding.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Ernest Borgnine movies?
TOP 20:
Jezebel
Bette Davis as: Julie Marsden
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release: 1938
In 1850s Louisiana, the willfulness of a tempestuous Southern belle threatens to destroy all who care for her.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Henry Fonda movies?
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release: 1938
In 1850s Louisiana, the willfulness of a tempestuous Southern belle threatens to destroy all who care for her.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Henry Fonda movies?
TOP 19:
And the Oscar Goes to...
Bette Davis as: Self (archive footage)
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Release: 2014
The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy itself, which began in 1927 when Louis B. Mayer, then head of MGM, led other prominent members of the industry in forming this professional honorary organization. Two years later the Academy began bestowing awards, which were nicknamed "Oscar," and quickly came to represent the pinnacle of cinematic achievement.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best George Chakiris movies?
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Release: 2014
The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy itself, which began in 1927 when Louis B. Mayer, then head of MGM, led other prominent members of the industry in forming this professional honorary organization. Two years later the Academy began bestowing awards, which were nicknamed "Oscar," and quickly came to represent the pinnacle of cinematic achievement.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best George Chakiris movies?
TOP 18:
The Corn Is Green
Bette Davis as: Miss Lilly Christabel Moffat
Genre: Drama
Release: 1945
When a teacher reads an essay written by Morgan Evans, one of the boys, moved by his rough poetry she decides to hold classes in her house and believes that Morgan is smart enough to attend Oxford.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best John Dehner movies?
Genre: Drama
Release: 1945
When a teacher reads an essay written by Morgan Evans, one of the boys, moved by his rough poetry she decides to hold classes in her house and believes that Morgan is smart enough to attend Oxford.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best John Dehner movies?
TOP 17:
The Whales of August
Bette Davis as: Libby Strong
Genre: Drama
Release: 1987
Two aged sisters reflect on life and the past during a late summer day in Maine.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Vincent Price movies?
Genre: Drama
Release: 1987
Two aged sisters reflect on life and the past during a late summer day in Maine.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Vincent Price movies?
TOP 16:
Death on the Nile
Bette Davis as: Marie Van Schuyler
Genre: Mystery
Release: 1978
As Hercule Poirot enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board. Can Poirot identify the killer before the ship reaches the end of its journey?
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Mia Farrow movies?
Genre: Mystery
Release: 1978
As Hercule Poirot enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board. Can Poirot identify the killer before the ship reaches the end of its journey?
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Mia Farrow movies?
TOP 15:
The Star
Bette Davis as: Margaret Elliot
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release: 1952
A washed-up movie queen finds romance, but continues to desire a comeback.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Anthony Daniels movies?
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release: 1952
A washed-up movie queen finds romance, but continues to desire a comeback.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Anthony Daniels movies?
TOP 14:
Waterloo Bridge
Bette Davis as: Janet Cronin
Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Release: 1931
In World War I London, Myra is an American out-of-work chorus girl making ends meet by picking up men on Waterloo Bridge. During a Zeppelin air raid she meets Roy, a naive young American who enlisted in the Canadian army. After they fall for each other, Roy tricks Myra into visiting his family, who live in a country estate outside London, his mother having remarried to a retired British Major. Myra is reluctant to continue the relationship with Roy, he not aware of her past.
Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Release: 1931
In World War I London, Myra is an American out-of-work chorus girl making ends meet by picking up men on Waterloo Bridge. During a Zeppelin air raid she meets Roy, a naive young American who enlisted in the Canadian army. After they fall for each other, Roy tricks Myra into visiting his family, who live in a country estate outside London, his mother having remarried to a retired British Major. Myra is reluctant to continue the relationship with Roy, he not aware of her past.
TOP 13:
Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte
Bette Davis as: Charlotte Hollis
Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery
Release: 1964
An aging, reclusive Southern belle plagued by a horrifying family secret descends into madness after the arrival of a lost relative.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Bruce Dern movies?
Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery
Release: 1964
An aging, reclusive Southern belle plagued by a horrifying family secret descends into madness after the arrival of a lost relative.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Bruce Dern movies?
TOP 12:
Pocketful of Miracles
Bette Davis as: Apple Annie
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 1961
A New York gangster and his girlfriend attempt to turn street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when the peddler learns her daughter is marrying royalty.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Peter Falk movies?
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 1961
A New York gangster and his girlfriend attempt to turn street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when the peddler learns her daughter is marrying royalty.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Peter Falk movies?
TOP 11:
Hollywood Canteen
Bette Davis as: Self
Genre: Comedy, Music, Romance
Release: 1944
Two soldiers on leave spend three nights at a club offering free of charge food, dancing, and entertainment for servicemen on their way overseas. Club founders Bette Davis and John Garfield give talks on the history of the place.
Genre: Comedy, Music, Romance
Release: 1944
Two soldiers on leave spend three nights at a club offering free of charge food, dancing, and entertainment for servicemen on their way overseas. Club founders Bette Davis and John Garfield give talks on the history of the place.
TOP 10:
The Bride Came C.O.D.
Bette Davis as: Joan Winfield
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Release: 1941
A financially-strapped charter pilot hires himself to an oil tycoon to kidnap his madcap daughter and prevent her from marrying a vapid band leader.
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Release: 1941
A financially-strapped charter pilot hires himself to an oil tycoon to kidnap his madcap daughter and prevent her from marrying a vapid band leader.
TOP 9:
The Letter
Bette Davis as: Leslie Crosbie
Genre: Crime, Drama
Release: 1940
After a woman shoots a man to death, a damning letter she wrote raises suspicions.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Alia Shawkat movies?
Genre: Crime, Drama
Release: 1940
After a woman shoots a man to death, a damning letter she wrote raises suspicions.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Alia Shawkat movies?
TOP 8:
The Old Maid
Bette Davis as: Charlotte Lovell
Genre: Drama
Release: 1939
The lives of two cousins are complicated by the return of an ex-boyfriend and an illegitimate child.
Genre: Drama
Release: 1939
The lives of two cousins are complicated by the return of an ex-boyfriend and an illegitimate child.
TOP 7:
All This, and Heaven Too
Bette Davis as: Henriette Deluzy-Desportes
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release: 1940
When lovely and virtuous governess Henriette Deluzy comes to educate the children of the debonair Duc de Praslin, a royal subject to King Louis-Philippe and the husband of the volatile and obsessive Duchesse de Praslin, she instantly incurs the wrath of her mistress, who is insanely jealous of anyone who comes near her estranged husband. Though she saves the duchess's little son from a near-death illness and warms herself to all the children, she is nevertheless dismissed by the vengeful duchess. Meanwhile, the attraction between the duke and Henriette continues to grow, eventually leading to tragedy.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best June Lockhart movies?
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release: 1940
When lovely and virtuous governess Henriette Deluzy comes to educate the children of the debonair Duc de Praslin, a royal subject to King Louis-Philippe and the husband of the volatile and obsessive Duchesse de Praslin, she instantly incurs the wrath of her mistress, who is insanely jealous of anyone who comes near her estranged husband. Though she saves the duchess's little son from a near-death illness and warms herself to all the children, she is nevertheless dismissed by the vengeful duchess. Meanwhile, the attraction between the duke and Henriette continues to grow, eventually leading to tragedy.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best June Lockhart movies?
TOP 6:
Now, Voyager
Bette Davis as: Charlotte Vale
Genre: Romance, Drama
Release: 1942
A woman suffers a nervous breakdown and an oppressive mother before being freed by the love of a man she meets on a cruise.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Mary Wickes movies?
Genre: Romance, Drama
Release: 1942
A woman suffers a nervous breakdown and an oppressive mother before being freed by the love of a man she meets on a cruise.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Mary Wickes movies?
TOP 5:
The Scopone Game
Original Title: Lo scopone scientifico
Bette Davis as: 'A vecchia
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 1972
An aging American millionairess journeys to Rome each year with her chauffeur George to play the card game scopone with destitute Peppino and his wife Antonia.
Bette Davis as: 'A vecchia
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 1972
An aging American millionairess journeys to Rome each year with her chauffeur George to play the card game scopone with destitute Peppino and his wife Antonia.
TOP 4:
The Little Foxes
Bette Davis as: Regina Hubbard Giddens
Genre: Drama, Romance, History
Release: 1941
In 1900, a clan attempts to strike a deal with a Chicago industrialist to get him to build cotton mills in their Deep South town.
Genre: Drama, Romance, History
Release: 1941
In 1900, a clan attempts to strike a deal with a Chicago industrialist to get him to build cotton mills in their Deep South town.
TOP 3:
Listen to Me Marlon
Bette Davis as: Self (archive footage)
Genre: Documentary
Release: 2015
With exclusive access to his extraordinary unseen and unheard personal archive including hundreds of hours of audio recorded over the course of his life, this is the definitive Marlon Brando cinema documentary. Charting his exceptional career as an actor and his extraordinary life away from the stage and screen with Brando himself as your guide, the film will fully explore the complexities of the man by telling the story uniquely from Marlon's perspective, entirely in his own voice. No talking heads, no interviewees, just Brando on Brando and life.
Genre: Documentary
Release: 2015
With exclusive access to his extraordinary unseen and unheard personal archive including hundreds of hours of audio recorded over the course of his life, this is the definitive Marlon Brando cinema documentary. Charting his exceptional career as an actor and his extraordinary life away from the stage and screen with Brando himself as your guide, the film will fully explore the complexities of the man by telling the story uniquely from Marlon's perspective, entirely in his own voice. No talking heads, no interviewees, just Brando on Brando and life.
TOP 2:
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
Bette Davis as: Baby Jane Hudson
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Horror
Release: 1962
A former child star torments her paraplegic sister in their decaying Hollywood mansion.
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Horror
Release: 1962
A former child star torments her paraplegic sister in their decaying Hollywood mansion.
TOP 1:
All About Eve
Bette Davis as: Margo Channing
Genre: Drama
Release: 1950
From the moment she glimpses her idol at the stage door, Eve Harrington is determined to take the reins of power away from the great actress Margo Channing. Eve maneuvers her way into Margo's Broadway role, becomes a sensation and even causes turmoil in the lives of Margo's director boyfriend, her playwright and his wife. Only the cynical drama critic sees through Eve, admiring her audacity and perfect pattern of deceit.
Genre: Drama
Release: 1950
From the moment she glimpses her idol at the stage door, Eve Harrington is determined to take the reins of power away from the great actress Margo Channing. Eve maneuvers her way into Margo's Broadway role, becomes a sensation and even causes turmoil in the lives of Margo's director boyfriend, her playwright and his wife. Only the cynical drama critic sees through Eve, admiring her audacity and perfect pattern of deceit.
If you like the best Bette Davis movies, then you will also like the best John Dehner movies, where many of their films coincide.
