Joan Crawford
Joan Crawford
Joan Crawfordwas an American film and television actress who started as a dancer and stage chorine. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Crawford tenth on their list of the greatest female stars of Classic Hollywood Cinema...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionActress
Date of Birth23 March 1905
CountryUnited States of America
believe play spots
They were grooming Doris Day to take over the top spot. Jack L. Warner asked me to play her sister in one picture. I said, "Come on, Jack. No one could ever believe that I would have Doris Day for a sister."
stars husband believe
Sensitive husbands don't like second billing. I don't believe Franchot ever for a moment resented the fact that I was a star. Possibly he resented Hollywood's refusal to let him forget it. There was never a doubt in my mind that his talent was greater than mine.
strong self survival
You have to be self-reliant and strong to survive in this town. Otherwise you will be destroyed.
childhood lollipop ships
Well, we can skip childhood because I didn't have any. Not one goddam moment on the Good Ship Lollipop.
red ancient trouble
If you start watching the oldies, you're in trouble. I feel ancient if "Grand Hotel" or "The Bride Wore Red" comes on. I have a sneaking regard for "Mildred Pierce", but the others do nothing for me.
cameras born knows
I was born in front of a camera and really don't know anything else
emotional forever criticism
I had read the criticisms of me and my movies and they were discerning. They said that Crawford needs a new deal, and they asked if I was doomed to explore forever the emotional misfortunes of the super-sexed modern young woman. And so, to break away from the pattern, I wanted to do "The Gorgeous Hussy". Selznick laughed at me. 'You can't do a costume picture. You're too modern.' But I begged and begged and begged, and so they let me do it. I was totally miscast.
beautiful men house
I had always known what I wanted, and that was beauty... in every form... a beautiful house, beautiful man, a beautiful life and image. I was ambitious to get the money which would attain all that for me.
daughter son well-known
[Clause in her will:] It is my intention to make no provision herein for my son Christopher or my daughter Christina for reasons which are well known to them.
carpe-diem form wanted
I have always known what I wanted, and that was beauty... in every form.
art pay made
There was a saying around MGM: "Norma Shearer got the productions, Greta Garbo supplied the art, and Joan Crawford made the money to pay for both".
expression three helping
all that time hanging around the sets, watching Norma Shearer make the most of her three expressions, was a help.
fashion good-friend play
1. Find your own style and have the courage to stick to it. 2. Choose your clothes for your way of life. 3. Make your wardrobe as versatile as an actress. It should be able to play many roles. 4. Find your happiest colours - the ones that make you feel good. 5. Care for your clothes, like the good friends they are!
girl stars doors
I never go outside unless I look like Joan Crawford the movie star. If you want to see the girl next door, go next door.