"Well, who doesn't play neurotic women?"

Born on this day in 1913 composer Benjamin Britten.

Happy 58th birthday soprano Sumi Jo.

Eighty years ago today was the premiere of a film featuring what is arguably Bette Davis‘ finest performance, The Letter.

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