Bette Davis putting on a game face at William Randolph Hearst’s birthday party, wedged between Hearst and his minion, Louella. Interviewed by Dick Cavett, Bette has few things to say about Miss Parsons. Share this:TwitterFacebookPinterestLike this:Like Loading...
The Lady Eve February 4, 2013 Bette DOES look like she’s acting in that photo. Does not look comfortable at all. Loading...
Vickie Lester February 4, 2013 I love how she slights Parsons while seeming to praise her in the interview – she was a pistol! Loading...
Vickie Lester February 5, 2013 And from what I remember of your story Granny too was master of the snappy come-back! Loading...
Marcheline December 20, 2014 Wow, what a great clip! The retro vibe of the show, Cavett’s highwater pants with boots (reminds me of my dear old dad back in the day), and Bette’s beret and whipcracking comments – all together, a heady cocktail make. Loading...
Bette DOES look like she’s acting in that photo. Does not look comfortable at all.
I love how she slights Parsons while seeming to praise her in the interview – she was a pistol!
She so reminds me of my Granny… both born the same year too!
And from what I remember of your story Granny too was master of the snappy come-back!
Wow, what a great clip! The retro vibe of the show, Cavett’s highwater pants with boots (reminds me of my dear old dad back in the day), and Bette’s beret and whipcracking comments – all together, a heady cocktail make.