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 Hollywood's legends. Focusing on a career which spanned six decades and more than 80 movies, this volume is the definitive reference guide to Joan Crawford's life and show business career. It explores her introduction to show business through her step-father's 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. Crawford's 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 Crawford's amazing story. Crawford's grandson, Casey LaLonde, provides the foreword.
- ISBN10 1933265469
- ISBN13 9781933265469
- Publish Date 10 May 2005
- Publish Status Unknown
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Wasteland Press
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 223
- Language English