The Anniversary

The Anniversary (1968)

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Bette Davis plays a wealthy one-eyed widow (complete with designer eye patch) who gathers her sons together once a year to celebrate the death of the husband she detested. Mama Davis couldn't be more castrating if her last name was Bobbitt: Her grown sons (it's been 10 years since daddy died) are… More

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Unrated, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By
Roy Ward Baker
Genres
Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
Feb 7, 1968 Wide
On DVD
Apr 4, 2006
Anchor Bay Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    The movie's not much, but Bette has a field day with the material.

  • Shane Burridge, rec.arts.movies.reviews

    The rhythm comes from the sharp, snappy dialogue. And Davis snaps with the best of them

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  • jay n


    Bette's in full on camp bitch mode here and having a hell of a good time, if you're in that mood too you'll have a fine time.

  • Audrey L


    A very good friend is gnashing her teeth over my having reviewed 999 movies and not yet making it to 1000.This is for you Lisa! The Anniversary is one of Bette Davis' most campy,viscious roles. The dialogue is razor sharp,clipped and maniacally melodramatic like only Davis… More

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