71 Films Starring Bette Davis

This psychological drama explores the lives of two sisters in a decaying Hollywood mansion, a shadow of its former glory. The older sister, a former child star burdened by resentment and past trauma, torments her paraplegic sister. Their strained relationship…

Butch Saunders is reassigned to the Missing Persons unit due to his excessive force in previous police assignments.

Helen Bauer, a woman who doesn't believe in marriage, agrees to marry Don. However, his infidelity leads her to have an affair as well.

Boxing promoter Nick Donati seeks to develop a new world champion and discovers a promising young bellhop. He takes the young man on as a trainee, beginning rigorous training. An unexpected bond forms between them as they pursue victory in…

This is a story about a woman deeply unhappy with her life who makes a sudden, selfish decision that changes everything for those around her. She runs away with her sister's husband, creating turmoil and disruption. The film follows the…

Ace reporter Curt Devlin and his colleague Ellen Garfield are in love, though Curt holds a dismissive view of women in journalism. When a murder occurs, they find themselves competing intensely throughout the investigation, both striving to be the first…

In a society sharply divided by wealth, the story follows two sisters with very different lives. One sister enjoys a life of luxury and seems uncaring, while her working-class twin struggles with hardship and resents her sister’s easy life. When…

Elizabeth Winfield, a retired teacher, struggles to hold her family together. During a trip to visit relatives across the country, she discovers that developers plan to seize her family's land for a large-scale project. Elizabeth must now find a way…

Margaret Elliot, a seasoned actress, refuses to abandon her dream of acting, even as she ages. Her daughter Gretchen and friend Jim Johannsen worry about her, but Margaret remains determined to land a Hollywood role. This emotional journey challenges her…

In 1900, a rural Southern community facing poverty sees a chance for a better future when a wealthy Chicago industrialist considers investing in their region. Hoping for economic growth and modernization, the townspeople propose he build cotton mills within their…

A young artist, stifled by his controlling mother, seeks freedom in Rome's artistic community. He finds love with a captivating model who desires a casual romance.

This character-driven story follows a beautiful but self-centered woman who struggles with love and growing older as she rejects her husband’s affection. Facing the physical changes of aging, she confronts the reality that beauty fades. The film explores vanity, love,…

Rosa's quiet life as a small-town doctor's wife is disrupted when a wealthy city man offers her a tempting deal: divorce her husband and marry him. Drawn to the promise of wealth and status, Rosa succumbs to temptation and embarks…

An elderly woman in the American South confronts her past when a long-lost relative unexpectedly appears. Triggered by this reunion, buried family secrets resurface, causing her to increasingly lose her grip on reality. As memories and illusions intertwine, the once-refined…

To secure funding for his ambitious expedition to the New World, Sir Walter Raleigh navigates treacherous political schemes within the royal court, ultimately gaining the Queen's support.

Marvin, the son of a sharecropper, strives to uplift his community by combating poverty and lack of education.

Judith Traherne lives a life of luxury, filled with parties and beautiful things. But beneath the perfect surface, she finds peace only in horseback riding, sharing a quiet connection with her stable master. When Dr. Frederick Steele diagnoses her with…

This heartwarming and funny film follows an Irish taxi driver in the Bronx as he works to give his daughter the wedding she's always wanted. His wife, a practical planner, handles every detail, while the father navigates the complexities of…

The staff of a magazine travels to Indiana to cover a wedding, but things take an unexpected turn. The team includes Linda and Carey, former lovers who frequently clash.

This story follows a woman struggling with a nervous breakdown and her mother's controlling influence. Seeking escape, she joins a cruise and meets a mysterious man. Their unexpected connection helps her heal and find hope. His kindness allows her to…

After his fiancée breaks up with him, successful lawyer Geoffrey Sherwood spirals into a drunken haze and wakes up married to a woman he doesn't know, Miriam Brady. They decide to try making their marriage work. Their landlady, a former…

As World War II looms, German businessman Kurt Müller and his American wife Sara, along with their three children, travel to Washington DC to visit Sara's mother. While the world braces for war, Kurt secretly works with the anti-Nazi resistance…

John Reeves, a successful shoe manufacturer, is on vacation when he meets the adult children of his late, highly respected competitor. The siblings are about to lose their family business due to their irresponsible actions. Reeves decides to intervene and…

Hercule Poirot is on a luxurious Nile cruise when a newlywed heiress is found dead in her cabin. The peaceful voyage turns into a dangerous mystery, and Poirot must solve the crime among the ship's wealthy passengers. He navigates secrets,…

The second film adaptation of The Maltese Falcon centers on a detective who finds himself navigating a dangerous situation, caught between a deceitful woman and a female jewel thief.

When the Manhattan investment firm of Sherwood Nash goes bankrupt, he teams up with his partner Snap and fashion designer Lynn Mason. Together, they begin offering discount shops affordable copies of high-end Paris couture dresses.

Two cousins face personal challenges when an old flame returns and a secret from the past resurfaces, complicating their lives. The film explores love, responsibility, and family loyalty as their bonds are tested. Through heartache, self-discovery, and hope, the story…

This drama follows Dan Bellows, who discovers Joyce Heath, a former celebrated stage performer now struggling with poverty and alcoholism. Feeling compassion, he invites her to live with him in his Connecticut home, hoping to help her recover. Though initially…

A journalist who becomes a tax agent goes undercover to bring down a criminal organization, partnering with the mob boss's bookkeeper. After she agrees to provide testimony, an informant betrays them, leading to her abduction.

A young man meets a woman with a cold exterior and a hidden complexity. He is drawn to her despite her aloofness, wanting to understand the person beneath the surface. Their connection grows, leading them into a risky relationship filled…

A woman pretends to be wealthy and marries a reporter. Her goal is to avoid unwanted attention from men who are only interested in her money.

The teenage daughter of a divorced couple faces trial after she allegedly stabbed her mother's new boyfriend.

In a remote Arizona town, a local diner offers refuge for those seeking something more. Gabby, a waitress with aspirations beyond her small town, finds comfort in her familiar life but longs for change. Then Alan, a wandering intellectual with…

This psychological thriller centers on a woman grappling with the aftermath of a fatal shooting. Police investigate the incident, slowly piecing together the events that led to the man's death. Their investigation uncovers a troubling letter from the woman's past,…

A young woman deeply admires a Shakespearean actor, inadvertently reigniting his long-standing conflict with the actress he's feuding with.

A woman who is the widow of a gangster struggles to maintain her love in the face of societal disapproval.

A man wrongly convicted of murder breaks out of prison to clear his name.

Two elderly sisters spend a peaceful late summer afternoon together in a scenic Maine town, sharing memories and reflecting on their lives. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, they have heartfelt conversations about their shared past and how it shaped them. The…

A dedicated pianist starts a new life with a former love, and they marry. Their happiness is challenged when a wealthy composer becomes drawn to her exceptional talent. The pianist must navigate this complicated love triangle while staying true to…

Vivian Revere seems to have it all: wealth, influence, and the respect of her colleagues. Yet, despite reuniting with two former classmates, Vivian descends into a life of luxury and drug addiction, seemingly unaware of the repercussions. The film follows…

In a small town, Mrs. Taggart has always celebrated her anniversary with her adult sons since their father died. These gatherings are usually filled with love and respect, but this year is different. The three brothers decide to challenge their…

A small-town librarian faces a political backlash when she resists efforts to remove a book from the library. She is swiftly branded a Communist.

In 1850s Louisiana, a headstrong Southern woman's impulsive nature puts everyone around her in danger.

A young woman is devastated by the loss of her husband in a plane crash. While grieving, she discovers that her husband's former love is pregnant with his child. This revelation throws her into emotional turmoil as she confronts his…

A pilot in financial trouble agrees to a risky job: kidnapping the independent daughter of a wealthy oil tycoon. He takes the offer from the eccentric tycoon to pull off the daring scheme, designed to stop her from marrying a…

A woman who keeps her emotions hidden and a man struggling with the aftermath of war find solace in each other. They offer mutual support as they navigate their personal difficulties.

Between 1904 and 1908, the lives of three daughters of a pharmacist in a small town are complicated by the difficulties they face in their marriages.

Four strangers meet on a flight and quickly form a strong bond. When the plane crashes, only one person survives. He then travels to learn about his fellow passengers, but the journey leads him to a shocking revelation about himself.

In France, an English man on a countryside trip unexpectedly discovers he looks exactly like a missing nobleman. He's drawn into the nobleman's world of wealth and high society, forced to pretend to be him while trying to understand why…

This is the story of John Paul Jones, a celebrated naval officer who played a key role in the Revolutionary War. It follows his life from his early years in Scotland to his service under Catherine the Great of Russia.

A former bootlegger named Dutch Barnes strong-arms local pharmacist Jimmy Morrell into producing cheap, imitation toiletries, cosmetics, and medicines.

A woman journeys to take her sister's place after her sister's sudden death, wanting to spare her husband from loneliness. She makes the difficult choice to impersonate her sister as his wife. As she lives this complex lie, interactions with…

A sharp-tongued film critic's life takes an unexpected turn when a hip injury forces him to relocate to the Midwest. He reluctantly accepts an invitation to stay with a kind, traditional family, anticipating a difficult experience. However, as his cynical…

Janet Frobisher, a bestselling mystery writer living in isolation after a difficult marriage, unexpectedly develops feelings for her secretary's fiancé. Her estranged husband's sudden reappearance prompts Janet to impulsively poison him, planning an escape. But as she prepares to hide…

David abruptly asks his wife, Joyce, for a divorce, shocking her. She later discovers he's begun a relationship with a younger woman. Deciding to embrace the separation, Joyce takes a solo vacation to the Caribbean. There, she unexpectedly meets Emily,…

An American family moving to an old manor in rural England uncovers a hidden past. Their lives become linked to the house's history when one daughter meets the ghost of the former owner's daughter, who disappeared thirty years ago during…

A driven Mexican-American man becomes entangled with the anxious wife of his employer in the casino business.

Two former Air Force recruits, struggling to find work during the Depression, find themselves sharing a room with a young woman. Their search for employment leads them to a surprising opportunity: a job with organized crime.

Nan Reynolds pushes her copywriter husband Bill to start his own agency. Facing financial ruin, he lands a crucial client. His former girlfriend, Patricia Berkeley, creates a highly successful commercial for the client, rekindling their past romance. Bill's wife and…

In the dangerous world of New York City's organized crime, a strong-willed woman challenges one of Manhattan's most powerful mob bosses. Her fight to stand up to him creates conflict between rival gangs and destabilizes the city's power structure. This…

In New York City, a clever gangster and his girlfriend plot to transform Apple Annie, a kind street beggar, into a woman of high society. Their plan begins when they learn Annie’s daughter is marrying a royal. To gain access…

A dedicated teacher discovers a spark of talent in a young boy, Morgan Evans, through his powerful poetry. Believing in his potential, she begins tutoring him at home, working to develop his skills and push his boundaries. The film explores…

Tony and Tia have a secret: they can move things with their minds. Their guardian, Uncle Bene, brings them to Los Angeles for a break from their unusual lives. But when their powers are discovered, dangerous people, Dr. Gannon and…

A family of three moves into a large, old mansion in a quiet rural town for the summer. Strange things start happening as summer progresses, becoming increasingly disturbing. Injuries mysteriously heal, and the house itself seems to repair itself, as…

A mother and daughter, who share a body with one living inside a cat, cause trouble for a typical suburban family. The witches take turns controlling their shared body, leading to a series of bizarre and chaotic events. The family's…

Desperate to find her missing half-sister, Arlene – a wealthy socialite with ties to the criminal underworld – Val enlists the help of a society reporter and a journalist to launch an investigation.

A rough-around-the-edges finder of unclaimed fortunes tries to win back his former love by adopting a refined persona – complete with etiquette and tea – while she works for his rival.

Twenty years ago, a woman left home after a bitter argument. Now, diagnosed with a terminal illness, she returns to face her estranged mother and attempts to repair their fractured relationship before it's too late.

A CIA agent is manipulated by a woman with unstable mental health into helping her plot the theft of a Polaris submarine.

A man who closely resembles Eddie Cantor decides to organize a special show featuring famous performers to lift spirits during the war. He uses his charm and drive to gather talent from different areas of entertainment, all while dealing with…