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Non-free / fair use media rationale for Bette Davis
Description	Screenshot of Bette Davis from the film The Whales of August (1987)
Source	television screening of film
Article	Bette Davis
Portion used	one frame of a film
Low resolution?	yes
Purpose of use	It is specifically significant because it illustrates the final completed role of this particular actor, who achieved a lengthy and noteworthy film career. No free images have been located to illustrate this role or performance. Further, the film and Davis' health and personal problems during the time of filming are discussed in some detail. The image brings together comments relating to the film, the performance and her physical appearance of that time. It illustrates comments made by critics regarding her performance in context of her physical appearance.
Replaceable?	no, this film is subject to copyright

Non-free / fair use media rationale for The Whales of August
Description	Screenshot of Bette Davis from the film The Whales of August (1987)
Source	television screening of film
Article	The Whales of August
Portion used	one frame of a film
Low resolution?	yes
Purpose of use	It is specifically significant because it illustrates one of the main characters in the film. No free images have been located to illustrate this role or performance. The image brings together comments relating to the film, the performance and her physical appearance of that time.
Replaceable?	no, this film is subject to copyright