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My Joan Crawford: Every Inch a Star
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Grand Hotel (Snap case)Grand Hotel (Snap case)
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My first exposure. She's gorgeous and so effective as the street-wise and charismatic Flammchen. I never looked back.
Mildred Pierce (Snap case)Mildred Pierce (Snap case)
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This film is so suspenseful and interesting that it merited an award. The documentary on the DVD is an excellent one too.
Laughing Sinners [VHS]Laughing Sinners [VHS]
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This is a cliche romantic film but I adore Joan from the 1930s. She was so beautiful and likable.
Star Style: Hollywood Legends As Fashion IconsStar Style: Hollywood Legends As Fashion Icons by Patty Fox
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She had a very distinct look with her shoulder pads and overdone lips. Although I abhor both in real life, it worked on Crawford and I think she was gorgeous, especially in the 30s.
Possessed (1947) [VHS]Possessed (1947) [VHS]
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She is crazy in this one and a good actress but the film itself is a bit dull.
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
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I really liked this one. Crawford was great even as she aged. Sadly, she wasn't as recognized for her work as Bette Davis was for this film.
The Women (Snap case)The Women (Snap case)
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She is snappy in this one, a woman you love to hate. However, she is almost lovable compared to the syrupy sweet Mary.
My Way of LifeMy Way of Life by Joan crawford
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Her book details the strictness of her lifestyle and offers many tips for organized living. It isn't revealing by any means.
Strange Cargo (1940) [VHS]Strange Cargo (1940) [VHS]
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The plot is dull which is suprising since Joan considered this to be one of her best films.
Dance, Fools, Dance (Forbidden Hollywood) [VHS]Dance, Fools, Dance (Forbidden Hollywood) [VHS]
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This movie is fast paced an interesting, a gem of the Pre-Code era.
Dancing Lady [VHS]Dancing Lady [VHS]
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This film has plenty of star quality. In it, I got my first real glimpse of Crawford as a dancer.
Mommie DearestMommie Dearest
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Horrible horrible movie. An attempt to cash in on her success. Extremely campy and exaggerated.
Sadie Mckee [VHS]Sadie Mckee [VHS]
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Young and fresh, Crawford plays well alongside her husband Franchot Tone in a typical but fun story.
TCM Archives - The Lon Chaney Collection (The Ace of Hearts / Laugh, Clown, Laugh / The Unknown)TCM Archives - The Lon Chaney Collection (The Ace of Hearts / Laugh, Clown, Laugh / The Unknown)
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My first chance to see Crawford in a silent film, and I was very pleased. The Unknown is an amazing film.
Love on the Run (1936) [VHS]Love on the Run (1936) [VHS]
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A fun and interesting film, but a cheap rip-off of It Happened One Night. It's got a lot of star power, though.
Chained [VHS]Chained [VHS]
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This story is incredibly typical of Crawford and Gable. I found it rather dull.
Conversations with Joan CrawfordConversations with Joan Crawford by Roy Newquist
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This book is candid and much more revealing than her autobiography which was largely based on her studio image.
Flying Deuces / Stolen JoolsFlying Deuces / Stolen Jools
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Joan Crawford is featured in The Stolen Jools, a short filmed with many celebrities of the era. She is happy and energetic in her part.
Possessed [VHS]Possessed [VHS]
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An early but typical film with Clark Gable, Joan shines with the beauty of her youth.
Gorgeous Hussy [VHS]Gorgeous Hussy [VHS]
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This film is an unusual one in Joan's filmography as it is a historical drama. Her performance is very good so it is a wonder why she wasn't given more similar films.
Above Suspicion (1943) [VHS]Above Suspicion (1943) [VHS]
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This is a cute spy film; Joan and Fred MacMurray are really great together.
Susan & God [VHS]Susan & God [VHS]
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Joan plays a hypocritical Christian who tries to impose her views on others. It is an out of character part but she's very good in it.
When Ladies Meet (1941) [VHS]When Ladies Meet (1941) [VHS]
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Joan is likable, but her character is quite naive. The overall film is very good.
HumoresqueHumoresque
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Her performance is lukewarm until the brilliant and emotional finale.
Harry Langdon ...The Forgotten ClownHarry Langdon ...The Forgotten Clown
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Joan makes a very early silent movie appearance as Langdon's fantasy girl in Tramp Tramp Tramp. Her part is small and she looks very different.
That's Entertainment!: The Best Of The M-G-M Musicals - Motion Picture Soundtrack AnthologyThat's Entertainment!: The Best Of The M-G-M Musicals - Motion Picture Soundtrack Anthology by Various Artists
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Joan's song from The Hollywood Revue of 1929 is included here. She wasn't the best singer, but you can see her charm in the film version.
Mannequin (1938) [VHS]Mannequin (1938) [VHS]
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Another great performance, she manages to overshadow the great Spencer Tracy in this great melodrama.
Our Dancing Daughters [VHS]Our Dancing Daughters [VHS]
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This is perhaps Joan's most important silent because it helped to advance her career so much. It is also highly entertaining. We get to see Joan perform her trademark Charleston too.
Our Modern Maidens [VHS]Our Modern Maidens [VHS]
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Another Joan silent. This one is kind of like a sequel to Our Dancing Daughters thanks to its popularity. One plus, though, is seeing Joan here with her first husband, Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Bette and Joan: The Divine FeudBette and Joan: The Divine Feud by Shaun Considine
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Joan and Bette Davis had a major rivalry that lasted their whole careers. They constantly tried to one-up each other, like Joan at the Oscars the year Bette was nominated for Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? A very entertaining read.