Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis

Overview

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.

Key Crew

Top Cast

Bette Davis

Self (archive footage)

Joshua Grannell

Self

Vincent De Paul

Self

William Clift

Self

Bob Grimes

Self

Marc Huestis

Self

Matthew Martin

Self

Gentry McShane

Self