Bette Davis

Pyramid Illustrated History of the Movies

by Jerry Vermilye

The Pyramid Illustrated History of the Movies is a series of volumes that offers a comprehensive overview and brings a fresh perspective to the influential figures, forms, and styles in the development of motion pictures. Each lavishly illustrated volume has been designed to stimulate the interest of the student for whom film is an art, and to stir the memories of the fan for whom "going to the movies" will always be an exhilarating experience. -- Vivid, flamboyant, thoroughly professional, Bette Davis brings an electric excitement to the screen that no actress can match. Here is the full account of her extraordinary career, and a richly perceptive, critical appraisal of the more than eighty films that enthralled several generations of moviegoers.

Genres: Biography, Film, Nonfiction

159 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1973