Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis (2009)

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 (8)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Bette Davis

Self (archive footage)

Joshua Grannell

Self

V

Vincent De Paul

Self

William Clift

Self

B

Bob Grimes

Self

M

Marc Huestis

Self

M

Matthew Martin

Self

G

Gentry McShane

Self

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