Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis(2009)
Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis Synopsis
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.
Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis (2009) is a documentary film directed by M. Black, released on September 11, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Bette Davis, Joshua Grannell, Vincent De Paul and William Clift.
- Director:
- M. Black
- Status:
- Released
Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bette Davis
as Self (archive footage)
Joshua Grannell
as Self
- Vincent De Paul
Vincent De Paul
as Self
William Clift
as Self
- Bob Grimes
Bob Grimes
as Self
- Marc Huestis
Marc Huestis
as Self
- Matthew Martin
Matthew Martin
as Self
- Gentry McShane
Gentry McShane
as Self
Key crew
Directed by M. Black.
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Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis?
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The main cast of Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis (2009) includes Bette Davis, Joshua Grannell, Vincent De Paul, William Clift and Bob Grimes. The film was directed by M. Black. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis released?
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Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis was released on September 11, 2009 and runs for 1h 28m.