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Drama series. In 1962, Hollywood legend Joan Crawford realises that good roles are not being written for women of her age, so she decides to find one for herself.

In 1962, Hollywood legend Joan Crawford realises that good roles are not being written for women of her age, so she decides to find one for herself. Coming across the novel What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? by Henry Farrell, she knows that she has found the perfect part. She convinces director Robert Aldrich to champion the movie, but now she needs to bring her bitter Hollywood rival and star of equal magnitude, Bette Davis, on board the project. Sparks are about to fly.

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Sun 30 Sep 2018 22:00

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  • Nat King Cole

    Autumn Leaves

  • Sarah Vaughan

    Embraceable You

  • Jack Jones

    Wives And Lovers

Credits

Role Contributor
Hedda Hopper Judy Davis
Bette Davis Susan Sarandon
Joan Crawford Jessica Lange
Mamacita Jackie Hoffman
Robert Aldrich Alfred Molina
Jack Warner Stanley Tucci
Pauline Jameson Alison Wright
Olivia de Haviland Catherine Zeta-Jones
Joan Blondell Kathy Bates
Writer Michael Zam
Writer Jaffe Cohen
Director Ryan Murphy

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