![]() Jane resents how her career has been all but forgotten compared to Blanche's (who became more famous than she ever was, and who is now being remembered because of a revival of her films on television), and hates having to cook, clean and care for her sister. Years later, Jane, who still dresses as if she were 10 years old, and Blanche, disabled after a mysterious car accident, continue to live together in the same mansion in a declining neighborhood. Blanche managed to keep her sister's career alive by having a clause in her contract stipulating that Jane have a role in every film in which Blanche appeared, but these were always minor parts that relegated Jane to the same neglect Blanche had suffered. Blanche became a star, while Jane, whose attempts at making movies always resulted in failure, languished in her shadow. Blanche was favored by directors for her blonde hair and regal beauty, and finally decided to pursue a successful film career. 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. A former child star of early vaudeville known as "Baby Jane", Jane was doted upon by her father due to her success on the stage while Blanche lived in her shadow, neglected. ![]() This Gothic story deals with two aging sisters, Jane and Blanche Hudson, who are living alone together in a decaying Hollywood mansion. ![]() The novel has earned a cult following, and has been adapted for the screen twice, in 19. What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? is an American psychological horror novel by Henry Farrell published in 1960 by Rinehart & Company. ![]()
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