What Is This Thing Called LOVE? ~ Leslie Hutchinson~ Bette Davis

Films of GREAT Bette Davis.
The song is "What Is This Thing Called LOVE?" from Wake Up and Dream 1929
vocal by DIVINE Leslie Hutchinson
From Wikipedia LESLIE HUTCHINSON~
Born in Grenada in 1900 to George Hutchinson and Marianne (née Turnbull)[2], he took piano lessons as a child.[3] He moved to New York City in his teens, originally to take a degree in medicine as he won a place due to his high aptitude, and began playing the piano and singing in bars. He then joined a black band led by Henry "Broadway" Jones, who often played for white millionaires such as the Vanderbilts, attracting the wrath of the Ku Klux Klan. In 1924 he left America for Paris, where he had a residency in Joe Zelli's club and became a friend and lover of Cole Porter.[4][5] He was for some time the highest paid star in Britain and was one of the biggest stars during the twenties and thirties in the UK.[3]

"Hutch" was rumoured to have been a bisexual and was alleged to have had relationships with Ivor Novello, Merle Oberon, and actress Tallulah Bankhead.[2] The rumours include affairs with Edwina Mountbatten and members of the British Royal Family which supposedly led to his social ostracism and the destruction of his professional career. [5]

Encouraged by his lover Edwina Mountbatten, he came to England in 1927 to perform in a Rodgers and Hart musical, and soon became the darling of society and the population in general. "Hutch" was a favourite singer of the then Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII). He was regularly heard on air with the BBC. One of his greatest hits was "These Foolish Things". He was a much-loved wartime entertainer.

As well as being a friend and lover of Cole Porter, he recorded several of his songs, including "Begin the Beguine" and Porter's list song "Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love)", to which he supposedly made up some 70 new verses.

He married Ella Byrd in 1923 or 1924 [2]. Their daughter Leslie Bagley Yvonne was born on 9 April 1926. Hutch would go on to sire six further children to five different mothers. Gordon was born in August 1928, Gabrielle in Sept 1930, Gerald and Chris in 1948, and Graham (Chris' full brother) in 1953 and Emma in April 1964.[2].

Leslie Hutchinson suffered from ill-health in his later years and died from pneumonia on 19 August, 1969. Only 42 people attended his funeral.[5]
BETTE DAVIS
Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Davis (April 5, 1908 October 6, 1989) was an American actress of film, television and theatre. Noted for her willingness to play unsympathetic characters, she was highly regarded for her performances in a range of film genres; from contemporary crime melodramas to historical and period films and occasional comedies, though her greatest successes were her roles in romantic dramas.

After appearing in Broadway plays, Davis moved to Hollywood in 1930, but her early films for Universal Studios were unsuccessful. She joined Warner Bros. in 1932 and established her career with several critically acclaimed performances. In 1937, she attempted to free herself from her contract and although she lost a well-publicized legal case, it marked the beginning of the most successful period of her career. Until the late 1940s, she was one of American cinema's most celebrated leading ladies, known for her forceful and intense style. Davis gained a reputation as a perfectionist who could be highly combative, and her confrontations with studio executives, film directors and costars were often reported. Her forthright manner, clipped vocal style and ubiquitous cigarette contributed to a public persona which has often been imitated and satirized.

Davis was the co-founder of the Hollywood Canteen, and was the first female president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. During her career she received 10 nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress and won twice, and she was the first woman to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Film Institute. Her career went through several periods of eclipse, and she admitted that her success had often been at the expense of her personal relationships. Married four times, she was once widowed and thrice divorced, and raised her children as a single parent. Her final years were marred by a long period of ill health, but she continued acting until shortly before her death from breast cancer, with more than 100 film, television and theater roles to her credit. In 1999, Davis was placed second, behind Katharine Hepburn, on the American Film Institute's list of the greatest female stars of all time

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[TheMarapasa]

Meryl Streep is a fabulous film actress but Bette was simply the greatest film actress ever...what about the scene in The Little Foxes when husband is dying as she sits on the sofa...perfection

[genia106]

@TheMarapasa

Hi Marapassa,

I totally agree about Meryll Streep, she is Fabulous.

I love that scene in the Little Foxes, It is a SPECTACUALAR PERFORMANCE.

Thank you for visiting and your comment, have a lovely day. Smooch Genia

[jhughessings]

God, I love Bette Davis. I have most of her movies and enjoy them time after time. I also love the song, very haunting.

[genia106]

@jhughessings

My Darling Jenner,

Thank you...I think BETTE would have loved you too. She had appreciation for talent.

I hope you are doing well. I was thinking about you...about a mo. ago I was at Feinsteins to see Alan Cumming and I still think YOU should be appearing there.

YOU are FABULOUS!!!!! Smooches Genia

[afrenchindublin]

Lovely tribute to the great Bette. I especially like the "old movie" effect, it suits the song !

[genia106]

@afrenchindublin

My Darling Clementine,

Thank you so much.  I am so happy you enjoyed it. :-)

[et7waage1]

Stunning montage!

[megaswenson]

Oh, and thanks for the Bio. I think that a bio of Cole Porter said that Hutchinson had a ...most impressive....phenomenal...leg­endary....well, never mind....

[megaswenson]

What a perfect song for a Bette Davis montage! Magical as always, Most Magical Genia!

[sbd650]

I like Cole Porter too !

Best wishes:)

Dejan

[2reeler]

Thanks for letting me behold this beautiful realization of your classic movie passion! I must forfeit my Oscars over to you dear one, for mixing this splendid Bette Davis cocktail! Delicious.! Accolades and thunderous applause! The likes of which you tube has never seen, for the pleasure your video talent brings! xox Biff