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.
M. Black
Director

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
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