What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? is a novel by author Henry Farrell published in 1960. This gothic story of chilling suspense and psychological horror deals with two aging sisters, Jane and Blanche Hudson, who are living alone together in a Hollywood mansion. Jane, a former fair haired child star of early vaudeville known as “Baby Jane,” was spoiled, pampered, and doted upon by her father, while her older sister, Blanche, was practically ignored as she lived in Jane’s shadow. Out of consideration for their mother, Blanche kept her frustrations buried. However, their roles were reversed after the death of their parents due to influenza, when both children moved to Los Angeles to live with an aunt. Blanche was favored for her dark hair and regal beauty, and was even encouraged to pursue a film career. Blanche became a star while Jane, who also worked in films, languished in her shadow. Blanche had a clause in her contract stipulating her studio make a picture with Jane for every picture
