The Catered Affair is one of those films that is worthy of watching for the fine performances of the main cast (Bette Davis, Ernest Borgnine, Debbie Reynolds, and Barry Fitzgerald). With the success of Marty the year before at the Oscars, cast and crew felt that this production would also be acknowledged. Davis has always considered the 50's (the decade she was married to Gary Merrill) her dark years. The decade began strong with All About Eve, Payment on Demand, and The Star -- the first and third leading to Oscar nominations... but then a few mistakes were made on her part -- turning down Come Back, Little Sheba... and accepting Another Man's Poison. It wasn't until What Ever Happened to Baby Jane that audiences and critics renewed their interest in this fantabulous star. For Bette fans, this film is a MUST SEE. For others, it may not be more than a great film to watch late nights while falling asleep with the TV on.