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List of the best Bette Davis movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. In classic films like All About Eve and The Letter, Bette Davis used her famous eyes to say everything she needed to without every opening her lips. Bette Davis's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Bette Davis movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Bette Davis movies will be at the top of the list. Bette Davis has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Bette Davis movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Bette Davis films to end the squabble once and for all.
If you think the best Bette Davis role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Bette Davis performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.
Use every item on this list for yours, from What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? to Now, Voyager.
"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Bette Davis movies?" and "What are the greatest Bette Davis' roles of all time?" If you are a fan of Davis' classic beauty, you might also enjoy our list of best Marilyn Monroe movies and best Joan Crawford movies.list.itemsDescription
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750424All About Eve
Marilyn Monroe, Bette DavisReleased: 1950
Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
All About Eve is a 1950 American drama film written and directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, and... more
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815278What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
Bette Davis, Joan CrawfordReleased: 1962
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? is a 1962 American psychological thriller film produced and... more3
368225Death on the Nile
Bette Davis, Maggie SmithReleased: 1978
Directed by: John Guillermin
This film is a 1978 British film based on the Agatha Christie mystery novel of the same name,... more4
401289The Letter
Bette Davis, Gale SondergaardReleased: 1940
Directed by: William Wyler
The Letter is a 1940 American film noir directed by William Wyler, and starring Bette Davis,... more5
346245The Little Foxes
Bette Davis, Teresa WrightReleased: 1941
Directed by: William Wyler
The Little Foxes is an American drama film directed by William Wyler. The screenplay by... more6
307217Mr. Skeffington
Bette Davis, Claude RainsReleased: 1944
Directed by: Vincent Sherman
Mr. Skeffington is a 1944 American drama film directed by Vincent Sherman, based on the novel... more7
430330Dark Victory
Ronald Reagan, Bette DavisReleased: 1939
Directed by: Edmund Goulding
Dark Victory is a 1939 American drama film directed by Edmund Goulding, starring Bette Davis... more8
455343Jezebel
Bette Davis, Henry FondaReleased: 1938
Directed by: William Wyler
Jezebel is a 1938 American romantic drama film released and directed by William Wyler. It... more9
328199Burnt Offerings
Bette Davis, Burgess MeredithReleased: 1976
Directed by: Dan Curtis
Burnt Offerings is a 1976 mystery horror film based on the 1973 novel of the same name by... more10
566453Now, Voyager
Bette Davis, Claude RainsReleased: 1942
Directed by: Irving Rapper
Now, Voyager is a 1942 American drama film starring Bette Davis, Paul Henreid, and Claude... more11
425283Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte
Bette Davis, Joan CrawfordReleased: 1964
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte is a 1964 American thriller film directed and produced by Robert... more12
306259The Old Maid
Bette Davis, Donald CrispReleased: 1939
Directed by: Edmund Goulding
The Old Maid is a 1939 American drama film directed by Edmund Goulding. The screenplay by... more13
264249Of Human Bondage
Bette Davis, Leslie HowardReleased: 1934
Directed by: John Cromwell
Of Human Bondage is a 1934 American drama film directed by John Cromwell and is widely... more14
192216The Great Lie
Bette Davis, Hattie McDanielReleased: 1941
Directed by: Edmund Goulding
The Great Lie is a 1941 American drama film directed by Edmund Goulding and starring Bette... more15
191229The Petrified Forest
Bette Davis, Humphrey BogartReleased: 1936
Directed by: Archie Mayo
The Petrified Forest is a 1936 American film, directed by Archie Mayo starring Leslie Howard,... more16
212235Marked Woman
Bette Davis, Humphrey BogartReleased: 1937
Directed by: Michael Curtiz, Lloyd Bacon
Marked Woman is a dramatic crime film released by Warner Bros. in 1937. It was directed by... more17
210257Dead Ringer
Bette Davis, Karl MaldenReleased: 1964
Directed by: Paul Henreid
Dead Ringer, also known as Who is Buried in my Grave? is a 1964 thriller film made by Warner... more18
174217Deception
Bette Davis, Claude RainsReleased: 1946
Directed by: Irving Rapper
Deception is a 1946 film noir released by Warner Brothers, and directed by Irving Rapper. The... more19
166207In This Our Life
Bette Davis, Olivia de HavillandReleased: 1942
Directed by: John Huston
In This Our Life is a 1942 American drama film, the second to be directed by John Huston. The... more20
181220Old Acquaintance
Bette Davis, Gig YoungReleased: 1943
Directed by: Vincent Sherman
Old Acquaintance is a 1943 comedy-drama film made by Warner Bros. It was directed by Vincent... more21
164240A Stolen Life
Bette Davis, Glenn FordReleased: 1946
Directed by: Jack Gage, Curtis Bernhardt
A Stolen Life is a 1946 drama film starring Bette Davis, who also produced, and directed by... more22
1,384150Hollywood Canteen
Bette Davis, Barbara StanwyckReleased: 1944
Directed by: Delmer Daves
Hollywood Canteen is a 1944 American musical romantic comedy film starring Joan Leslie, Robert... more23
148223The Man Who Came to Dinner
Bette Davis, Ann SheridanReleased: 1942
Directed by: William Keighley
The Man Who Came to Dinner is a 1942 American comedy film directed by William Keighley, and... more24
146220The Nanny
Bette Davis, Wendy CraigReleased: 1965
Directed by: Seth Holt
The Nanny is a 1965 British suspense film directed by Seth Holt and starring Bette Davis,... more25
141214The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
Bette Davis, Olivia de HavillandReleased: 1939
Directed by: Michael Curtiz
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex is a 1939 American historical romantic drama film... more
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