Bette Davis was a Hollywood icon, but she almost didn't play one of her most iconic roles, only getting cast after another actor suffered an injury.

It may seem like something of an odd choice, as Davis is most fondly remembered for her brash roles, such as Margo Channing in All About Eve, but it should be noted that Poppins, as portrayed by ...

For all the angst, attitude, tears, and exclamations that Margo Channing and Norma Desmond gave us—and they were spectacular—Billie’s transformation in 103 minutes was mesmerizing.

Eve Harrington (Anne Baxter) is waiting backstage to meet her idol, talented but aging Broadway star Margo Channing (Bette Davis). It seems innocent enough as Eve explains that she has seen Margo ...

The story of Margo Channing. Legend. True star of the theatre. The spotlight is hers, always has been. But now there’s Eve. Her biggest fan. Young, beautiful Eve. The golden girl, the girl next ...