A FILM TO REMEMBER: “HUSH…HUSH, SWEET CHARLOTTE” (1964)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “Hush…Hush, Sweet Charlotte”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 55th Anniversary of Robert Aldrich’s “Hush…Hush, Sweet Charlotte”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

An aging, reclusive Southern belle plagued by a horrifying family secret descends into madness after the arrival of a lost relative.

Still image of filmmaker Robert Aldrich.

STUDIO:

20th Century Fox Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Robert Aldrich

CAST:

• Bette Davis … Charlotte Hollis
• Olivia de Havilland … Miriam Deering
• Joseph Cotten … Dr. Drew Bayliss
• Agnes Moorehead … Velma Cruther