Henry Farrell

Henry Farrell (September 27, 1920 – March 29, 2006) was an American novelist and screenwriter best known for the gothic horror story *What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?*, which was adapted into a film starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford[1][7]. Born Charles Henry Myers in Madera, California, he set the standard for the Grand Guignol style of horror movies featuring celebrated female stars past their prime[7][8]. He also wrote screenplays for *Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte* (1964) and *What's the Matter with Helen?* (1971)[8][9].