Joan Crawford: Biography of an American Dancer and Actress

Joan Crawford: Biography of an American Dancer and Actress
ISBN-10
ISBN-13
9791222494852
Series
Joan Crawford
Category
Biography & Autobiography
Pages
36
Language
English
Published
2024-01-09
Publisher
Efalon Acies
Author
Kelly Mass

Description

In the realm of American cinema, Joan Crawford carved a significant legacy as a versatile actress. Her journey commenced in the world of dance within traveling theatrical troupes, eventually leading her to grace the Broadway stage in 1925. The turning point came when Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer extended a film contract, propelling Crawford into the dynamic world of motion pictures. However, Crawford, yearning for substantial roles, embarked on a robust self-promotion campaign. The late 1920s witnessed her metamorphosis into a nationally acclaimed flapper, standing shoulder to shoulder with MGM counterparts Norma Shearer and Greta Garbo during the 1930s. Noteworthy for portraying diligent young women navigating the complexities of love and financial success, Crawford's on-screen narratives resonated deeply, particularly amid Depression-era audiences, predominantly women. Basking in Hollywood's limelight, Crawford ascended to become one of the highest-paid women in the United States. Nevertheless, the tide turned as her films encountered financial setbacks, eventually earning her the unenviable epithet of "box office poison" by the close of the 1930s. A spectacular resurgence marked Crawford's career with her role in "Mildred Pierce" (1945), culminating in the coveted Academy Award for Best Actress. Beyond her cinematic prowess, her life took an intriguing turn with marriage to Pepsi-Cola Company president Alfred Steele in 1955. Following his demise in 1959, Crawford assumed a role on the company's board of directors, a position she held until her departure in 1973.

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