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Bette Davis: The Benevolent Volcano
Ian Holm narrates this documentary, originally broadcast in 1983, about Hollywood star Bette Davis. Spanning her life and career from the 1920s to the 1980s, on stage and on screen, the programme includes an interview with the actress herself.
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Mon 27 Nov 2023
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Ian Holm |
| Interviewed Guest | Bette Davis |
| Interviewed Guest | Geraldine Fitzgerald |
| Interviewed Guest | Anne Baxter |
| Interviewed Guest | Olivia de Havilland |
| Interviewed Guest | Joseph L Mankiewicz |
| Executive Producer | Alan Yentob |
| Producer | Geoffrey Baines |
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