Bette Davis with Dog Today circa 1934

circa 1934

The close-up composition and soft lighting highlight his expressive features

her head tilted back and eyes half-closed in an expression of allure and vulnerability

sitting with a newspaper circa 1967

the American Film Institute (AFI) ranked him third on its list of the greatest American male actors

Bette Davis with Dog Today circa 1934Black and white portrait of classic film actress Bette Davis posed hugging a dog. Bette Davis was an American actress of film, television, and theater. Regarded as one of the greatest actresses in Hollywood history, she was noted for her willingness to play unsympathetic, sardonic characters and was known for her performances in a range of film genres, from contemporary crime melodramas to historical and period films and occasional comedies, although