Hush ... Hush, Sweet Charlotte

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Hush ... Hush, Sweet Charlotte
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2hrs 30min
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1965
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20th Century Fox
Synopsis: An unusually long pre-credits sequence establishes the roots of faded Southern belle Charlotte's (Bette Davis) insanity; she'd been witness to the dismemberment murder of her fiance (Bruce Dern) and the suicide of the murderer, her own father (Victor Buono). Years later, Charlotte remains a recluse in her decaying southern mansion, zealously guarding the secret of her father's guilt; she is cared for by her slatternly housekeeper (Agnes Moorehead). When her house is targeted for demolition, Charlotte ... Full Synopsis
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No one can rightfully claim that Hush . . . Hush Sweet Charlotte is dull. The unrestrained acting performances alone -- or the caricatures that substitute for acting performances here -- are just too much fun to watch. This is the kind of film, in fact, where Agnes Moorehead makes Bette Davis appear downright restrained in comparison. Or where Joseph Cotten and Mary Astor's mint julep accents flow ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Charlotte Hollis
Drew Bayliss
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