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    Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis

    88'

    2009-09-11

    N/A

    Documentary

    Overview:

    This documentary examines the many aspects of the gay fascination with Bette Davis, featuring film clips of Bette's most iconic moments, juxtaposed with camp burlesques of her by San Francisco actor Matthew Martin and others, including Charles Pierce and Arthur Blake; a profile of Martin highlighting his long identification with Davis; and interviews with fans, entertainers, and gay cultural historians.

    DirectingM. Black

    Cast

    2

    Self (archive footage)

    Bette Davis

    1

    Self

    Joshua Grannell

    1

    Self

    Vincent De Paul

    1

    Self

    William Clift

    1

    Self

    Bob Grimes

    1

    Self

    Marc Huestis

    1

    Self

    Matthew Martin

    1

    Self

    Gentry McShane

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
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      1. List of languages:
        1. English
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        1. Vote Count: 0
        2. Popularity: 0.68
        3. Status: Released
        4. Original title:Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis

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