Q: I read that Bette Midler, who co-stars with Barbara Hershey in the new movie “Beaches,” is also one of the producers. Does that give her a lot of extra clout on the movie? -B.W.
A: I’d say so. A glance at the technical credits reveals three separate entries for the producer/star: “Miss Midler’s Makeup…”; “Miss Midler’s’ Makeup Designed By…”; and “Ms Midler’s Hair By…” Hershey’s personal retinue seems nonexistent, since in the film she receives no such subtle yet certain indications of status, Hollywood style.
