Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star

2002 | 87 minutes | 6.6 ★ (8)

Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star
  • Overview

    In this documentary on the life of Joan Crawford, we learn why she should be remembered as the great actress she was, and not only as "mommie dearest." caricature she has become. Friends, fellow actors, directors, and others reminisce about their association with her, and numerous film clips show off her talent from her start in silents to bad science fiction/horror movies at the end of her career.

  • Release Date

    01 August 2002

  • DirectingPeter Fitzgerald
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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