On September 17, 1989 Duffy houseyes He was awarded the Donostia Prize in San Sebastian. The image of the legendary actress in black, with her wrinkled face that copious makeup could not hide, as well as her black hat, is one of the most iconic images in the history of the San Sebastian pageant. A few days later, on October 6, he died in Paris. She left behind a fruitful career of more than a hundred films and plays, bearing titles such as “Naked Eve”, “What Happened to Baby Jane?” , “Jezebel” or “bitter victory”.
He is not only remembered for his films; Also because of his enmity with Joan Crawford, for being the first president of the Film Academy or for eccentric people like Advertisement in Variety magazine: “Mother of three children, ages 10, 11 and 15, divorced. we. Thirty years of experience as a film actress. I keep moving. Nicer than they say. Offered for continued work in Hollywood (Broadway experience).
This particular declaration is the starting point for the play “Luba” in which Juan Marina The actress is portrayed through her bio. The Hollywood star (who was known in Spain as “La Lupa”) arrives at the magazine’s office to place the advertisement and there she meets an aspiring screenwriter, with whom she writes a screenplay. In mind – and a big fan of her. Then a stream of growing sympathy is generated between the two.
Mairena makes up for the absence of action and conflict—the work is a “simple” account of the events that marked Bette Davis’ life—with graceful, witty use of dialogue. Thus, it fulfills an entertaining function, full of statements and anecdotes, bringing the viewer closer to this remarkable figure.
Melida Molina She got into the skin of Bette Davis. She herself realized this almost obsessively. The result is a powerful and suggestive interpretation that seeks not imitation but an approach through character, her making of an energetic and volatile star, but showing her inevitable fragility as a woman (as a human being). Charles Troy He accompanies him on this journey to complete an amazing theatrical performance.
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