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The Nanny (1965) was a Drama - Thriller/Suspense Film directed by Seth Holt and produced by Jimmy Sangster.

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By Barry P. on Jul 31, 2012 From Cinematic Catharsis

(1965) Directed by Seth Holt; Written by Jimmy Sangster; Based on the novel The Nanny by Marryam Modell (writing as Evelyn Piper); Starring: Bette Davis, Wendy Craig, Jill Bennett, James Villiers and William Dix; Available on DVD Rating: *** ½ One of the attributes of a good psychologic... Read full article


The Nanny

By Barry P. on Jul 31, 2012 From Cinematic Catharsis

(1965) Directed by Seth Holt; Written by Jimmy Sangster; Based on the novel The Nanny by Marryam Modell (writing as Evelyn Piper); Starring: Bette Davis, Wendy Craig, Jill Bennett, James Villiers and William Dix; Available on DVD Rating: *** ½ One of the attributes of a good psychologic... Read full article


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By RBuccicone on Jan 4, 2011 From MacGuffin Movies

The Nanny (1965) ???? When you consider how many evil roles Bette Davis played in her prime years in Hollywood, it should not be surprising how well suited the gal is to the horror genre. The Nanny at the outset does not seem like much of a terror flick, but once you reach the last half hour or so, ... Read full article


Horror: The Nanny (1965).

By Dawn on Nov 29, 2010 From Noir and Chick Flicks

The Nanny(1965). Suspense film directed by Seth Holt. Cast: Bette Davis as a devoted nanny caring for a ten-year-old boy recently discharged from a home for disturbed children. It is based on the novel of the same name by Evelyn Piper (a pseudonym for Merriam Modell), and the film was scored by Rich... Read full article


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Bobbie Medman: You poisoned your mum.
Joey Fane: No I didn't.
Bobbie Medman: The bottle was under your pillow.
Joey Fane: She
[Nanny]
Joey Fane: put it there.
Bobbie Medman: Swear?
Joey Fane: Cross my heart and hope to die.
Bobbie Medman: You probably will, they'll hang you.


Joey Fane: What's that?
Bobbie Medman: It's an X-ray machine, don't touch it, it's dangerous.
Joey Fane: What's so dangerous about it?
Bobbie Medman: I don't know, but Daddy says if you get overexposed you can die.
Joey Fane: I'd like to overexpose her.
Bobbie Medman: That would be great, bring her up here, put her on the couch...
Joey Fane: Tie her on the couch!
Bobbie Medman: And overexpose her would serve her right.


Aunt Pen: You said you wouldn't go into the bathroom, he made you swear!
The nanny: Nor did I.
Aunt Pen: You lie!
The nanny: Miss Pen!
Aunt Pen: It's ALL been lies, hasn't it? Now give me that pillow.


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According to writer Marcus Hearn in "The Hammer Vault", Davis unsuccessfully tried to seduce producer Jimmy Sangster.
The last film of Nora Gordon.
The role of the Nanny was originally intended for Greer Garson who first accepted then declined, saying the script would not be good for her career.
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