The Siren has an awesome tribute post up – chock-full of her observations, thoughts, and a ton of links. I totally agree that it is time for a real revival, time to take another look at this American icon. ((Oh, and in case you miss them – the comments to The Siren’s post on Crawford are fantastic. Her comments section is always an incredible place to hang out.)
I’m late to the Joan Crawford party – but that is due entirely to my own shortcomings. Alex made sure I got over it. Thank God.
Here are my thoughts on Sudden Fear, which I think is one of Crawford’s best performances. Anyone who has a preconceived notion of Crawford’s talent, only from Baby Jane and Mommie Dearest seriously needs to see Sudden Fear to see an actress at the top of her (and anyone else’s) game. Wow.
And here’s the review I wrote for Daisy Kenyon, starring Henry Fonda and Joan Crawford – another fantastic performance from Crawford. My thoughts on what happened to Crawford’s reputation, and how unfair it has been, ultimately, are in that review.
Thank you so much as always for the link, it is much appreciated. I loved reading your two Crawford pieces, both of them excellent as I always expect from you.
Over at my site critic Dan Callahan remarked that he lost all patience with Christina’s version of things when she suggested that Joan murdered her PepsiCola husband. I think that was when I said “oh puh-leeeeez” myself. He didn’t even mention Mommie Dearest when he reviewed the recent boxed set and I plan to follow his example from now on.
thanks again!
Campaspe – Yes! Enough with the Mommie Dearest. Enough.
I would love to see a giant film festival here in New York or elsewhere – devoted to her films. there’s a lot of folks out there who truly LOVE her. She definitely deserves to come out from that shadow.