Movie

Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis

2009 1h 28m Released

Documentary

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.

Cast

Bette Davis Self (archive footage) Joshua Grannell Self V Vincent De Paul Self William Clift Self B Bob Grimes Self M Marc Huestis Self