 She was noted for playing unsympathetic, sardonic characters, and was famous for her performances in a range of film genres, from contemporary crime melodramas to historical films, suspense horror, and occasional comedies, although her greater successes were in romantic dramas.A recipient of two Academy Awards, she was the first thespian to garner ten nominations.After appearing in Broadway plays, the 22-year old Davis moved to Hollywood in 1930.