- Actors: Bette Davis, Wendy Craig, Jill Bennett, James Villiers, William Dix
- Directors: Seth Holt
- Writers: Jimmy Sangster, Marryam Modell
- Producers: Jimmy Sangster
- Format: Black & White, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language English
- Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: Unrated (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: 20th Century Fox
- DVD Release Date: 8 April 2008
- Run Time: 93 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0012KSUUE
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 154,880 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This is an excellent psychological thriller in which Bette Davis plays the part of a nanny in a household where a little girl, one of her charges, drowned in the bathtub and her older brother was blamed, even though he claimed that the nanny did it. After two years time spent in a therapeutic setting, the boy returns home, only to find the despised nanny still there. A cat and mouse game ensues between the two, and when his mother is poisoned, all eyes turn to him, though he once again insists that the nanny did it.
Deftly directed, with a well written, intelligent screenplay by Jimmy Sancster, who also wrote the screenplay for the Bette Davis vehicle, "The Anniversary", this is an engrossing film with a twist at the end that is sure to catch the viewer by surprise. The black and white cinematography adds to the atmosphere of suspense. Bette Davis is first rate as the nanny, and fine performances by the supporting cast contribute to its overall success.
This is a film that fans of Bette Davis are sure to enjoy, as will all those who like well done, psychological thrillers.
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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So many people associate Wendy Craig with comedy roles only; many are either too young, or simply don't remember that she once played along side such diverse actors and Hollywood Greats as Dirke Bogarde and Bette Davis. In this - probably her greatest movie, she gives an award-winning performance as the neurotic wife of a handsome Queen's Messenger (played by James Villiers) with a disturbed ten-year old son.
This movie could not go wrong with such a strong cast which included so many familiar greats as; Maurice Denham, Pamela Franklin and Jill Bennett to mention just one or two. Each actor gives their best in this gripping thriller from the outset. This movie is not least made so great by no less than three wonderfully talented child stars of the day - a feat that cannot be matched today, partly due to the fact that the age of the traditional child star has long left us... Angharad Aubrey, who plays the little dead girl 'Suzy' in flashbacks is exceptionally talented at such a tender age, but surprisingly is never seen in movies again... Not so surprising I suppose, when one considers that William Dix who plays 'Joey' disappeared just a couple of years later, along with Pamela Franklin who vanished from the silver screen never to return in around 1976!
This movie was difficult to get hold of when on video release, and was only ever done on DVD as a 'double' feature release with 'The Blue Lamp' which was a cheap and nasty way of issuing any Great British classic - until recently that is.
I think the least one is told about this film, the better; the viewer is best kept completely in the dark in order to enjoy it at its best. It's certainly a movie I've savoured in my collection; having viewed it no less now than thirty times to date, and still not tired!
There's nothing worse than an American attempting an English accent, or the other way round if not truly accomplished, but here, Bette Davis surpasses herself when she acts and sounds truly British. (one ought to note that it is far more difficult to 'drop' an American accent, than it ever is to pick one up) Even the smaller supporting roles are taken by well-known actors such as Alfred Burke and Harry Fowler, and Jill Bennett thoroughly enjoys herself in her dramatic role as the sickly sister; she always said that her idea of heaven was forever rehearsing - what a time she must have had here! Think about that one when you watch her in 'The Nanny'!
A Great British thriller not to be missed!
This movie could not go wrong with such a strong cast which included so many familiar greats as; Maurice Denham, Pamela Franklin and Jill Bennett to mention just one or two. Each actor gives their best in this gripping thriller from the outset. This movie is not least made so great by no less than three wonderfully talented child stars of the day - a feat that cannot be matched today, partly due to the fact that the age of the traditional child star has long left us... Angharad Aubrey, who plays the little dead girl 'Suzy' in flashbacks is exceptionally talented at such a tender age, but surprisingly is never seen in movies again... Not so surprising I suppose, when one considers that William Dix who plays 'Joey' disappeared just a couple of years later, along with Pamela Franklin who vanished from the silver screen never to return in around 1976!
This movie was difficult to get hold of when on video release, and was only ever done on DVD as a 'double' feature release with 'The Blue Lamp' which was a cheap and nasty way of issuing any Great British classic - until recently that is.
I think the least one is told about this film, the better; the viewer is best kept completely in the dark in order to enjoy it at its best. It's certainly a movie I've savoured in my collection; having viewed it no less now than thirty times to date, and still not tired!
There's nothing worse than an American attempting an English accent, or the other way round if not truly accomplished, but here, Bette Davis surpasses herself when she acts and sounds truly British. (one ought to note that it is far more difficult to 'drop' an American accent, than it ever is to pick one up) Even the smaller supporting roles are taken by well-known actors such as Alfred Burke and Harry Fowler, and Jill Bennett thoroughly enjoys herself in her dramatic role as the sickly sister; she always said that her idea of heaven was forever rehearsing - what a time she must have had here! Think about that one when you watch her in 'The Nanny'!
A Great British thriller not to be missed!
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
An excellent chiller here from Hammer (1965) crisply shot in black and white, Bette Davis, for once underplays her role as a family Nanny to an affluent London household. With a superb and solid British supporting cast including Wendy Craig and Jill Bennett. Young William Dix plays the 10 year old boy. There will be no spoilers here, however credit has to go to Jill Bennett as 'Aunt Penn' whose acting is excellent and soon discovers 'Nanny' is not all she seems to be...
Chilling and disturbing.
Chilling and disturbing.
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This is one of the drama films that hammer produced and they made a good job of it, the suspense is skillfully built up by the directer and well maintained through out the film... Read more
Published 3 months ago by PD
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The Nanny [DVD]ANOTHER DAVIS CLASSIC FROM HER MUCH LATER YEARS,SURROUNDING THE DEATH OF ONE OF HER CHARGES. Read more
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have always been a fan of bette davis & have all her films now, this film is superb.
Published 21 months ago by druid
Classic Hammer psycho thriller is bound to chill & delight!
"The Nanny" is a superb British Hammer studio period piece from 1965.
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Published 21 months ago by Mr. R. Lee-van Den Daele
The other British Bette Davis classic
This is a chilling but engaging psychological thriller. It is also one of those lovely black and white films of the 60s when black and white film-making was at its best. Read more
Published 22 months ago by DH Dixon
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Nanny is organised. Nanny is dependable. Nanny is scary. Bette Davis shines in this brilliant Hammer film as the Nanny of children's nightmares. Read more
Published 23 months ago by S. J. Pinkus
Chilling, Better Bette
Slow but chilling film with a twist at the end that only Bette Davis could convey! Glimpses of WHT Baby Jane about it (the madness!). Read more
Published on 13 May 2010 by F. Burge
Brilliant DVD
Always loved this film, so to actually own it on DVD is fantastic - thank you very much
Published on 3 Jan 2010 by Julie Walker
Quite nice period piece - rather short
'Which movie stars Wendy Craig and Bette Davis?' sounds like a Trivial Pursuit question to me. If it was, 'The Nanny' would be the answer. Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2009 by A. Butterfield
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Great Sixties British Film Noir. Bette Davis is the scary Nanny in question who is too indispensable to say goodbye to. Thoroughly Recommend!
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