Joan Crawford: An Illustrated Guide to Her Appearances in Film, Radio and Television
- ISBN-10
- 078643032X
- ISBN-13
- 9780786430321
- Series
- Joan Crawford
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007-05
- Authors
- Michelle Vogel, Neil Maciejewski
Description
Born March 23, 1904, in San Antonio, Texas, Joan Crawford began life as Lucille Fay LeSueur. Abandoned by her father and mistreated by her mother, Crawford was determined from an early age to succeed in the world of acting. While her early attempts did little to make her a star, her determination and perseverance paid off as she became one of Hollywoods legends. Focusing on a career which spanned six decades and more than 80 movies, this volume is the definitive reference guide to Joan Crawfords life and show business career. It explores her introduction to show business through her step-fathers opera house, her initial work as a dancer under stage name Billie Cassin and her eventual 1925 entry on to the silver screen. It follows Crawford through her marriages to Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Franchot Tone, Phillip Terry and Alfred Steele. Crawfords work with a number of big-name actors including Clark Gable, Fred Astaire, Spencer Tracy and Henry Fonda as well as her relationship with studio giants MGM and Warner Bros. are also discussed. A complete filmography provides details starting with Lady of the Night in 1925 through Trog, released in 1970. Never-before-seen photographs including rare candids and behind-the-scene shots accompany Joan Crawfords amazing story. Crawfords grandson, Casey LaLonde, provides the foreword.
