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Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition
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Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition

2006-05-30 · 30 min · ★ 6.7

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An overview of the iconic actresses' legendary careers, as well as the rivalry that colored "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?"

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Jill Demby Guest
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Rudy BehlmerRudy BehlmerSelf
Charles BuschCharles BuschSelf
John EppersonJohn EppersonSelf
Carol KaneCarol KaneSelf
Drew CasperSelf
Charlotte ChandlerSelf
Paul ClintonSelf
Glenn EricksonSelf
Boze HadleighSelf
Karen SwensonSelf
Tom TothSelf
James UrsiniSelf
Bette DavisBette DavisSelf (archive footage)
Joan CrawfordJoan CrawfordSelf (archive footage)

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