Themes include family secrets and Jane's realization that she has gone from being cute and beloved to being old and unloved.
The movie was adapted by Lukas Heller[?] from the novel by Henry Farrell[?]. It was directed by Robert Aldrich[?].
It won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Black-and-White. It was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Victor Buono), Best Actress in a Leading Role (Bette Davis), Best Cinematography, Black-and-White and Best Sound.
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? was remade for television in 1991. It starred Vanessa Redgrave and Lynn Redgrave. It was adapted by Brian Taggert[?] and directed by David Greene[?].
As of 2002, there has been talk that What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? will be remade as a Broadway musical.
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