With an introduction by John Springer, Joan Crawford's complete appearance at New York's Town Hall (April 8th, 1973) The Concluding Chapter Of Crawford www.TheConcludingChapterOfCrawford.com
If Joan was disappointed by the behavior of Hollywood stars and society back then in 1973, she would be sick to her stomach if she saw how it is nowadays.
Joan Crawford said that it wasn't the studio that made her a star but the thousands of fans who loved and adored her. She never forgot her fans and their loyalty to her, even when her career was faltering. Joan was the greatest star of her era and she is still loved today.
No-one has reached "the same peak" as Joan. She is the longest-lasting star. When I was a boy, I sent her a X-mas card. My grandmother, Betty Batista, knew her dating from the time when she inaugurated a Pepsi bottling plant in Havana. They met at the Presidential Palace. I have a thank you note from Joan that I treasure.
She came a long way from dire poverty. THE ultimate movie star; she had a tremendous learning ability and the ambition of an army. And her speaking voice was eloquent considering she (claimed) never took voice lessons.
Back in 1973 I was 15 and in High School but I had to see these Legends of the Silver Screen. I got to see Bette Davis, Myrna Loy, Rosalind Russell, Joan Crawford and the last was Lana Turner. I remember seeing these living legends like it was yesterday. I still have the programs from each night. I knew that this might be the first and only time that I would get to see my favorite actresses in person. For someone who was 15 I was mature for my age but my Aunt went with me still she too was starstruck. All the ladies were gracious and funny. I’ll never forget Joan Crawford looked so beautiful it was a magic night for her and for her audience. Another highlight was at the end of Lana Turner’s program she came over and reached down and started shaking the audience’s hands and I could not believe she shook my hand. Her was the softest hand that I have ever shook. I know that I did not wash it for a week afterwards. Thank you for posting this it brought memories bittersweet.
I was born in Long Island in 1956. When I'll as a child, lying at home on the living room couch, I got to see many old movies on shows like Million Dollar Movies which would air all the old classics. As such, J Crawford was one of my primary greats. When 11 yrs old, I d spent the summer in WAS, NC. Returning to NYC on my first airplane ride, I sat cheek by jowl with JC. This is a memory I cherish.
One of the most underrated actresses of all time! She should have been nominated for her work in Grand Hotel, Strange Cargo, A Women's Face and possibly Paid and/or Possessed 1931. and What Ever Happened To Baby Jane? I am not sure I forgot any? She really should have had 3 to 4 Oscars !!!
Absolutely Ben. She was also very classy and dignified off screen. She would be beyond horrified at how the Academy Awards have degenerated into one of the most disgusting shows ever on the air. 2022 was a new low, and they're on the way out (gone) like all the rest of the awards shows, and the movie theaters themselves otherwise. The movies have been reduced to comic book fare and brain dead Michael Bay crap. Even the color now is this weird blue I don't know what.
I think people forget she was scheduled to appear. This was a last minute appearance and she was winging it. I think she did fine under the circumstances.
What a classy and humble lady Miss Crawford was. She was such a professional and a classy act. Joan came from nothing and worked hard to become the huge star she was yet she remained humble, compassionate and dignified. Miss Crawford was so loyal to her fans, personally replying to fan letters until the end of her life. She never forgot that it was the fans that brought the tickets to watch her movies or read the magazines about her. Thanks so much for downloading this wonderful interview. Joan was so honest and open in her answers. If only it had been filmed...
Joan Crawford was a great actress. She was so Professional, always prepared, for her scene and knowing the other people's lines too. And making many movies with Clark Gable. Movies she made so many.... Autumn Leaves, Johnny Guitar, Grand Hotel, so many more. I still watch her movies. Rest In Peace, Miss Joan Crawford. 🌹
The first time I saw a Joan Crawford film I was 10years old . The film was “Beserk” followed by “Trog” a couple of years later. I knew nothing of her earlier films. My impression of her in these films at the time was awe . She had a very powerful presence on screen that got this young boys attention. A decade later I remember hearing of her passing away. However, I have to thank Robert Osborne of TCM who introduced me to her earlier astonishing work.
Thank you so much for posting this beautiful & much deserved tribute to one of the greatest talents of the 20th century i have a GREAT RESPECT for Joan she reinvented her herself from 1924 until the very end of her life which SHE was very BRAVE fighting pancreatic cancer with only aspirins no radiation or chimotherapies. Crawford is part of the American Dream who raised from rags to riches & she still remembered loved by many & hated by some , but still part of the American culture which she Represented with so. Much love & Dignity love & miss you Dear Joan...
I simply love this actress and her movies... i just came across yesterday with "The story of Esther Costello. Omg😭what a movie 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏i could go on 💝
4:44 Crawford was referring to Marlon Brando's boycotting the Academy Award ceremony and sending Native American rights activist, Sacheen Littlefeather, to refuse the award due to his objection to the depiction of American Indians by Hollywood and television.
For as much war that was believed to have been waged (by the public) between Joan and Bette Davis, they did have moments throughout the years, on several interviews where they each described each other in glowing terms. The first time I heard Bette talk in such a kind way about Joan I nearly fell out of my seat.
-I never knew there was so much love (crying of emotion and had not yet begun the interview, that was his reaction of surprise to see how many people loved her) I always thought that Joan was so upset, apart from the horrific childhood and adolescence she had, I think she never knew what it was to be loved. You only have to see her interviews, when the audience applauds her or shout at her that they love her reaction is a surprise. Sadly she herself loved very little. Eternal QUEEN OF THE CINEMA / HOLLYWOOD.
They don't have actresses like this anymore. Even the way she spoke was elegant. She was classy but she had spunk too. Like I said they just don't make them like this anymore. She was...beautiful
Wow! I never knew this interview existed. It was great and fascinating to hear her side of the story when it came to Bette Davis, Robert Aldrich, Leading men, Politics at the Academy Awards, etc. It's an interesting thing that several of the most notorious incidents recounted by Christina Crawford in both the book and film of "Mommie Dearest" have turned out to be either exaggerated or completely false... by Christina's own admission...not to mention disputed by her other children....there were NO wire coat hangers. The exact truth can only truly be known by those who were there.Having read comments by others who were there, it seems that there were issues on both sides of that relationship. She was human.....she was also a great actress and star who thrilled millions......God bless her.
Joan crawford était une merveilleuse actrice le rôle de vienna dans le film johnny guitare avec sterling hayden elle était époustouflante ainsi que dans le film mildred pierce si emouvante dans le rôle d une mère de famille qui se sacrifie pour sa fille veda très égocentrique mes films préférés
such a beautiful Lady! my daughter is 18 and has these old world looks the cat eyes and the eye brows and is just entranced by old holly wood! great era!
I think they shortened the intro here as far as the applause goes. I've read several accounts that say when she walked on stage she actually received an 11 minute standing ovation.
