Robert Dance, Author of Ferocious Ambition: Joan Crawford's March Towards Stardom

Season 9, Episode 3
There are few stars who have reached the heights that Joan Crawford did. In his book Ferocious Ambition: Joan Crawford’s March to Stardom my guest Robert Dance explores how she rose from childhood poverty to the top of her industry where she maintained a successful career for over four decades. We talked about her drive and talent for business and how she was a surprising feminist presence in mid-century cinema.
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I hope people see Joan in a more empathetic/sympathetic light.