1931- Though it's their 3rd pairing, Gable and Crawford sizzle with chemistry in this great melodrama. Typical of her roles at MGM, Joan is cast as a shopgirl who soon climbs the ladder to fame and riches with the help of Gable. One of my favorite early Crawford films! "A-"

1932- Crawford the hooker! Joan was always quoted as saying she hated this film and her performance in it. Here she plays Sadie Thompson, an easy going girl who is relentlessly tormented to reform by a biblical Walter Huston. The film is just alright. It's not Crawford's worst, but it's not her best either. "B-"

1934- Easily Crawford's best shop girl movie. As always, Crawford rises from rags to riches while gaining the love of three men along the way. Co-stars Crawford's soon-to-be 2nd husband, Franchot Tone. "B"

1936- A rehash of Gable's oscar winning role in "It Happened One Night", this light comedy is delightful none the less. Co-stars Crawford's then husband, Franchot Tone. "C+"

1939- An amazing film with an all-star, all female cast directed by the wonderful George Cukor. Crawford plays the bitch we all love her to be. The film also stars my favorite, Norma Shearer, with Rosalind Russell, Joan Fontaine and Paulette Goddard, just to name a few. "A+"

1940- Some say that Crawford portrays Susan much too like Gertrude Lawrence, who originated the role on Broadway. No matter, it's nice to see Joan in a non-dramatic part playing a wife and mother who alienates, and annoys, her family and friends with her new found religion. Also stars the great Fredric March. "B-"

1943- Who was the moron that cast Joan Crawford with Fred MacMurray? Absolutely no chemistry whatsoever. The two stars play a newlywed couple who are undercover for the secret services. I wouldn't go as far to say this is Crawford's worst film. That honor belongs solely to "Trog", but it's awful just the same. "D-"

1946- Though many consider this another Crawford classic, it seems like more of a vehicle for its leading man, John Garfield. Garfield gives a great performance as a struggling violinest who finds love with the married and alcoholic Crawford. Personally my least favorite Crawford film. "C+"

1949- Crawford the Carny. Yes Crawford starts the film as a carnival dancer, yes this is a slight rehash of "Mildred Pierce" and yes Crawford bitch slaps Sydney Greenstreet. All things aside, though this may not be Crawford's finest, it's actually very entertaining and I give it a high recommendation. "B"

1950- Harriet Craig is a woman who cares more about an orderly home than anything else, including her husband. In a remake of the great 1936 classic "Craig's Wife" with Rosalind Russell, Joan steps into the shoes of Harriet. Some say Crawford didn't act in this film, take it she was a cleaning fanatic in real life. "B+

1953- As Jenny Stewart, Crawford plays the over-the-top stage actress of all time. This film marked Joan's return to MGM after leaving 10 years prior. No this isn't a great film, and it really marks the start of Joan's flamboyant career as Queen of Camp. "C-"

1956- Joan as the older woman. In a great spinster role, Crawford plays a woman who loves and marries a much younger man (Cliff Robertson), with a mental illness. Highly underrated film that is definitely one of Crawford's best. "B+"

1964- Welcome back Camp! If anyone had doubt that Crawford's career had taken a turn for the worse, might I recommend this film. Joan plays an ax murdering woman who is released from a mental institution to live at her brother's farm where the past seems to repeat itself. This one definitely has a cult following that I just can't seem to get into. "D+"

1970- What is there to say about a film where a man runs around with a gorilla mask on and we the audience are to believe he is a pre-historic species? Sadly it is this film that ended Joan Crawford's long and once spectacular career. I strongly recommend this movie to be rented or viewed on tv. Don't waste money buying it. "F"