The Fascinating Life of Joan Crawford: From Hollywood Stardom to Family Drama

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Discover the intriguing life of Joan Crawford, from her rise to stardom in Hollywood to her tumultuous personal life and family drama. Uncover the secrets and scandals of one of the most iconic actresses of the 20th century.

Hollywood Stardom and Personal Struggles

⭐️Joan Crawford and Ed Sullivan are buried in the Fern Cliff mausoleum.

💼Joan Crawford's husband, Alfred Steele, was the head of Pepsi Cola.

🎬Lucil Lur was not seen as having a huge future in Hollywood.

🏛️MGM signed her but didn't like her name and held a contest to change it.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Joan Crawford married Pfir, but their attempts at having children failed, leading to their separation.

Career Challenges and Personal Tragedy

📽️MGM offered Joan Crawford a new contract but were not offering her good roles.

💔Joan Crawford felt insulted and disrespected by MGM.

💰She accepted a lower offer from Warner Brothers because of her hurt feelings.

👻Joan Crawford transitioned from being a supporting wife to a movie star in the 60s, doing horror movies and gaining popularity.

💸In her will, Joan Crawford left $77,500 each to her two youngest children, Cindy and Kathy, but disinherited Christopher and Christina.

FAQ

What was the cause of Joan Crawford's death?

Joan Crawford passed away in her apartment in Lennox Hill, New York, due to a heart attack.

Why did Joan Crawford leave out two of her children from her will?

Joan Crawford left $77,500 each to her two youngest children, Cindy and Kathy, but disinherited Christopher and Christina.

What was Joan Crawford's most successful era in Hollywood?

Joan Crawford transitioned from being a supporting wife to a movie star in the 60s, doing horror movies and gaining popularity.

What was the nature of Joan Crawford's relationship with Clark Gable?

Joan Crawford considered Clark Gable the love of her life, but they never got together due to her belief that a marriage with him would not work out.

Why did Joan Crawford accept a lower offer from Warner Brothers?

She accepted a lower offer from Warner Brothers because of her hurt feelings.

Summary with Timestamps

💐 0:17We visit the grave of Joan Crawford and Ed Sullivan in the Fern Cliff mausoleum.

😔 4:46A woman named Lucil Lur went to Hollywood and faced feelings of inadequacy compared to other actresses.

💔 7:28Joan Crawford's relationships and marriages were tumultuous, with unsuccessful attempts at having children and unrequited love for Clark Gable.

😢 11:13Joan Crawford felt disrespected by MGM and accepted a lower offer from Warner Brothers.

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