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.
Director: M. Black
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: September 11, 2009
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
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: M. Black
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis about?
- 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.
- Who directed Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis?
- Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis was directed by M. Black.
- Who stars in Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis?
- Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis stars Bette Davis, Joshua Grannell, Vincent De Paul, William Clift, Bob Grimes, Marc Huestis.
- How long is Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis?
- Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis?
- Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis is a Documentary film.