With Friends Like These, Who Needs An..."Old Acquaintance"?

Episode 46 February 12, 2022 00:35:32
With Friends Like These, Who Needs An..."Old Acquaintance"?
How Bette Davis Saved My Life
With Friends Like These, Who Needs An..."Old Acquaintance"?

Feb 12 2022 | 00:35:32

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Show Notes

Bette Davis is the "nice guy" in this 1943 dramedy co-starring Miriam Hopkins as her nicesty (nice+nasty) BFFL.  These two play rivals in everything ranging from men, motherhood and money.  And, the vitriol seems so real because their off screen bitter feud translated so well on screen.  

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