Joan Crawford DEFENDED Against "Mommie Dearest"

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  • Опубліковано 22 бер 2021
  • Over ONE hour, and over THREE DOZEN testimonials from family, friends, co-workers and eye-witnesses.
    Includes testimonials from:
    Herbert Kenwith
    Elva Martin
    Vincent Sherman
    Cliff Robertson
    Alfred Steele (Husband)
    Janet Crawford (Granddaughter)
    Cindy Crawford Jordan (Daughter)
    Cathy Crawford LaLonde (Daughter)
    John Springer
    Betty Barker (Secretary)
    Irv Kupcinet
    Billie Greene (Secretary)
    Joan Evans (Goddaughter)
    Florence Walsh (Secretary)
    Dorothy Barrett
    Douglas Fairbanks Jr. (Former husband)
    Radie Harris
    Gloria Monty
    Gloria DeHaven
    Darinka Papich
    Ben Cooper
    Ann Blyth
    Steven Spielberg
    Bette Davis
    Tim Conway
    Sally Struthers
    Jean Valentino
    Lena Horne
    Charles Walters
    Anita Loos
    Otto Preminger
    Jane Ardmore
    Adela Rogers St. Johns
    Katharine Hepburn
    Marlene Dietrich
    Ellen Corby
    Robert Stack

КОМЕНТАРІ • 185

  • @kevinsmith5288
    @kevinsmith5288 3 роки тому +94

    As an avid TCM fan, I joined the TCM Fan Club a few months ago. I started to notice that anytime someone posted something about her, or any of her movies, it was met by a vast amount of negative comments! No other star, and there are MANY posts daily about dozens of others, is met with such negativity! I finally decided one day to post something POSITIVE about her, her career, and her vast contributions to the Golden Age of Hollywood! Sure, it was met with some negativity, but the vast majority of comments were from people who actually respected her, as if they were waiting for someone to appreciate her for the star she really was!

    • @shaleenaf.7095
      @shaleenaf.7095 2 роки тому +13

      I notice that too and it's so unfair. NO ONE else gets the hate like her. Thank you for posting that on TCM's fan club. She doesn't deserve the complete disrespect and hate she gets. You can thank Christina for that. Especially for the joke of a film that came from her stupid book.

    • @johnderham2829
      @johnderham2829 2 роки тому +9

      I think she is one of the greatest actress ever on par with Bette Davis

    • @2getha5eva
      @2getha5eva 2 роки тому +6

      @@shaleenaf.7095
      It happens on UA-cam all the time as well. Surely with all the evidence dropped against Christina, you'd think that people would see Joan for the star and not the "child-abusing narcissist", but it just goes to show how gullible and stupid some people are. The UA-cam terms of service states that (and I read through it fully) "certain types of technically manipulated content" are not permitted on UA-cam, and you'd think that that would apply to Mommie Dearest conspiracy theories, but apparently that doesn't apply to comments pertaining to Joan Crawford. It's the classic story of a minority group (MD trolls) getting the majority voice, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. I had heard of Joan Crawford before I heard of Mommie Dearest.

    • @DayByeDayChristine
      @DayByeDayChristine Рік тому

      More stuff like this needs to be seen instead of lies like Feud by Ryan Murphy. Ok somethings may have been true but not on the whole. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @sandijohnson2216
    @sandijohnson2216 2 роки тому +44

    If Betty Davis of all people says that the book was untrue, then you KNOW it is not untrue! Great information - i had no idea her daughter was narcissist was a liar.

    • @Nicole-kt5qf
      @Nicole-kt5qf Рік тому +9

      Actually Cindy and Cathy crawford also confirmed it wasn't true. Christina's ex husband confirmed it wasn't true and even the dates, tines and facts are all wrong. In mommie dearest she says Joan wasn't allowed to adopt but according to the adoption agency where Joan adopted her kids it was thriving to meet the actress and she was approved right away. Adoption at that time wasn't hard. Her divorces didn't complicate things as Marilyn Monroes story of sexual abuse from adopted fathers had our society changed. They felt it was safer to have children around women and so jobs opened up, more women teacher and doctors started going into the world and single women with the income could adopt. Also, Joan's first child wasn't Christina. It was a baby boy that git reclaimed by his birth mother and the event had been very traumatizing for Joan. Later she got Christina and unlike the book Joan wasn't alone. Confirmed also by her other children, boyfriend and friends. Joan had a full staff of nannies, maids, cooks and governesses. The boom and movie mommie dearest acts like this didn't happen. One reason Joan crawford can adopt while being a single working woman was because she had the money for a full staff and they would have never let her adopt more children had these things not been available. Also, the family regularly visited doctors and orphanages and Christina was routinely checked on her whole life. Not one written report of bruises, broken bones or even signs of emotional abuse. In Marilyn Monroe she speaks with her head faced down, she speaks slower and softer because around men she has a stutter. There are bodily signs of abuse and it shows in how a person walks, talks, and body movements. Christina has none of these signs. The boarding school she attended reported that, "she acted like a diva. She kept saying my mother is Joan crawford and do you know who I am?" No Actually evidence confirms this story. But there is factual evidence that Christina tried acting but was bad at it, constantly compared to her mom, that Christina couldn't make friends because she often spread lies and did things to tear down other girls self esteem and her ex husband claims Christina was a nightmare that asked Joan to pay for vacations, fancy clothes and cars but would constantly talk bad about her mother. He said, "she never once said Joan abused her and I never saw Joan drink or yell. Everytime I saw Joan she was so kind and supportive." I don't believe a word of what she said specially because she is smiling and laughing in interviews talking about past trauma and Joan crawfords other children and grandchildren are brought to tears sobbing over the lies being told its insane everyone believes it when it's one person's words against staff, siblings and even Joan's ex husbands say everything is a lie.

  • @angelcitygirl
    @angelcitygirl 3 роки тому +57

    Joan was a force of nature. A true star. ❤⭐🌟

  • @1212matt
    @1212matt 3 роки тому +26

    Send this out to Christina Crawford even in old age she still milking her mother's name for every cent she can get.

  • @ralphseewald4069
    @ralphseewald4069 3 роки тому +56

    Such a wonderful compilation in tribute to Joan Crawford thank you

  • @hudson5112
    @hudson5112 3 роки тому +49

    Through talent, hard work, and determination, Joan Crawford overcame a miserable childhood to become THE greatest star of Hollywood's Golden Age. She fought successfully to keep her Hollywood status and she would have fought hard to defend her reputation had the attacks against her been made during her lifetime. Your defense of Crawford now when she can't defend herself is greatly appreciated. Bless you!!

  • @tammyz6177
    @tammyz6177 3 роки тому +60

    I really appreciate you and this amazing channel. Joan Crawford has and always will be my absolute favorite actress.🥰

  • @videox222ify
    @videox222ify 3 роки тому +80

    a wonderful birthday present for the beautiful movie actress Joan Crawford

  • @BLUEOHIO
    @BLUEOHIO 3 роки тому +25

    Even today stars they don't come close to the legend Joan Crawford!!!!

  • @stardusth2o
    @stardusth2o 3 роки тому +52

    24:35 “she sacrificed doing normal things that we can do, in order to protect her image...and all she had to do was die and her daughter destroyed her image”
    Gave me goosebumps!

  • @henryford2950
    @henryford2950 2 роки тому +37

    Thanks for adding more nuance into the subject. There's obviously more behind Joan than what the "Mommie Dearest" stereotype would have you to believe.

  • @gobnaitaine5103
    @gobnaitaine5103 3 роки тому +52

    Excellent video, love all the positive comments about Joan. ❤ There is always two sides to every story but Joan never got to tell hers..

  • @a.jlondon9039
    @a.jlondon9039 3 роки тому +27

    Thanks very much for this upload. Happy Heavenly Birthday Beautiful Joan Crawford.

  • @apartmentsixeleven4093
    @apartmentsixeleven4093 3 роки тому +63

    This is extremely insightful, and very touching. At this point a great many more people are aware that THIS was Joan Crawford, as opposed to the caricature so many have loved to hate the last 40 + years. People with insight of course never believed the nonsense.
    I came from an abusive home and I can spot the artifice of an abusive personality in public as opposed to how they are behind closed doors. Joan Crawford did NOT have that aura. There was an unmistakable warmth to her that cannot be played no matter how great the actress. She was no saint, she was the first to admit that. Later in life in an interview she said she wished she'd been a little less rigid with the first two kids, but all parents usually do that with the first one or two for fear of being considered a lax parent. Not to mention it appears that Christina and Christopher very much needed discipline. Perhaps much more than they actually got.

  • @brittlizzzzzz
    @brittlizzzzzz 3 роки тому +30

    Happy birthday Joan Crawford 💜💜💜

  • @angelcitygirl
    @angelcitygirl 3 роки тому +57

    10:50 YES. I have long thought and I still do think, that CC wanted to be Joan. She wanted her fame, her fortune, her career, her life. When she failed as an actress, she was a very average one as I've seen from the posts by Concluding, she turned on Joan. She has spent her life defaming her and now in 2021, of the 4 children Joan adopted, only CC is alive. She purchased the rights to Mommie Dearest and keeps publishing a new anniversary copy. It's sick. She has failed at everything except to defame a dead woman. And she also sued her sisters after getting nothing in the will and did receive money. CC is no saint. And I challenge you to watch the 1970s interviews where she is acting the victim and so timid. And her more recent videos she's a bitter hag. Very sad woman.

  • @themacfan
    @themacfan 3 роки тому +37

    March 23 ! Happy Birthday to the legendary and one and only Joan Crawford .
    Let your true story shine like a ray of light in a rainy day and let your haters chock on it .

  • @waltymcnalty
    @waltymcnalty 2 роки тому +8

    Even faye dunaway believed the book was exaggerated. And refused to meet christina

  • @andygreen1a
    @andygreen1a 3 роки тому +31

    Thank you for posting this. Joan Crawford deserves to be remembered in a positive light. She remains my all time favourite actress. I first became aware of her in 1978 when at 8 years of age I saw Mildred Pierce. She always struck me as being very down to earth.I may be wrong, but I never bullied the claims Christina made against him. It never seem to ring true for me when the two younger twins said they experience nothing of what Christina described. I always found that strange as if anything if Joan had had such erratic behaviour I would’ve thought it would’ve escalated as time went on. Especially during the years her career was in decline and she was fighting to keep her place. If only Joan had lived through to the 1980s. Could you imagine her on a show like dynasty playing the mother of Alexis for example. She would’ve been a phenomenal in that role like that and been brought to the attention of a whole new generation of fans.
    I’ve heard so many stories about Joan Crawford. How she always remembers everybody’s name made time for everybody the crew and all of those who work behind the scenes. As well as fans that she had met. She was very much like Barbra Stanwick in that way. Completely down to earth and never forgetting in her roots with no airs and graces with her interactions with others.
    I love your channel and I thank you for all the gems that you bring to all us John Crawford fans. It really is appreciated.

    • @brt5273
      @brt5273 2 роки тому +2

      I can just imagine her in a big comeback during the glamorous 80's. She would have shown them all how it's done

  • @elaineteeter2904
    @elaineteeter2904 2 роки тому +21

    It’s an outrage that Joan Crawford even needs defending against the scurrilous lies told by that ungrateful adopted daughter. Joan was a great star and a courageous woman's of quality and compassion who gave her four adopted children a better life than they could have ever had without her. Christina is a disgrace.

  • @icecol22
    @icecol22 2 роки тому +45

    This describes a different Joan Crawford. This is wonderful to have everyone who loved her to speak up for her. She was a wonderful person. I'm glad that this video was created. Thank you for sharing this. The truth prevails.

  • @gillygilly3423
    @gillygilly3423 2 роки тому +58

    She couldn’t defend herself after death. This documentary did it for her ❤️

  • @richardm239
    @richardm239 3 роки тому +27

    So nice to see this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! she deserves much better than what she has gotten since the book !!!!!!!!!!! Joans fans will always love her

  • @EagleRockers
    @EagleRockers 3 роки тому +35

    Bryan, a beautiful birthday tribute to Joan!
    Thank you for this and all the work you do here and on your website.

  • @tomc8115
    @tomc8115 3 роки тому +22

    Happy Birthday Lucille LeSueur!

  • @RiteanDan
    @RiteanDan 3 роки тому +16

    Wow! Thank you again, especially for this feature length one!

  • @KristinaHoogs
    @KristinaHoogs 3 роки тому +27

    I am without words dear Bryan. Many comments and clips that I heard/seen for the first time too. Dorothy Barrett’s words especially broke me when she said “Joan couldn’t do the things everyone else could do because she protected her image (as a star). And all she had to do was die and her daughter destroyed her image....it’s sad.”😢😢😢
    Christina better keep her narcissistic head down just like when Darinka’s so-called quote was read from Christina’s book on that show. Did anyone else catch her rolling her eyes when he asked about interviewing Darinka for that information?😡
    Anyway Bryan, it’s such a beautiful video and defense to Joan’s legacy. Thank you so much!❤️❤️❤️

  • @premiumaccount4166
    @premiumaccount4166 2 роки тому +25

    I love how considerate she was to her fans and everyone. Unlike celebrities these days who don’t give you anything in return. Can’t say I blame them with all the crazy people around. If she actually timed it to where she’d be outside and be seen for your buses, that is so simple and kind.

    • @paulniles8286
      @paulniles8286 Рік тому +5

      Miss Crawford never forgot where she came from. She did much for charities, most it not known until after her death. She appreciated her fans, never took it for granted.

  • @juliusmaloney
    @juliusmaloney 3 роки тому +69

    Thank you for this. Joan deserves her redemption arc, she has always been more than “wire hangers”. I’m glad that ‘Feud’ for example went someway to redress the legacy of ‘Mommie Dearest’ and while the general public may always believe that Crawford a monster, those of us that know, know. 🙏🏼

  • @tahaduri13
    @tahaduri13 3 роки тому +38

    Thank you for this most important video. Mommie Dearest must be one of the most vicious defamation ploys in memory. Your video is an honorable and sincere work that is now on online to come up against all that personal venom by Crawford's adopted daughter who will forever remain in her long shadow.

    • @paulbaker4644
      @paulbaker4644 3 роки тому +11

      The movie was very deceiving. They used fictional parts from Joan's movies in Mommie Dearest.

  • @BeingforthebenefitofMrPerkins
    @BeingforthebenefitofMrPerkins 3 роки тому +25

    Thank you as always...
    I ♥this channel and the dedication you show to Joan.

  • @richardmcleod5967
    @richardmcleod5967 3 роки тому +33

    To Joan, she was truly Golden ALL THE WAY!

  • @SWSimpson
    @SWSimpson 2 роки тому +52

    There was a much better clip of Bette Davis talking about the book saying it was disgraceful, and that Joan was a professional who had a tough childhood and was a self-made woman, and that she would never take that away from Joan.

    • @Garsons-oq4lh
      @Garsons-oq4lh 2 роки тому +3

      55:13 "Well, she [Christina] was a pretty destitute girl living in a motel out in the valley and Joan did not give her anything. And it really was a book about a adopted child looking for love all her life. That was more important then the actual things Joan did. It's possible maybe it shouldn't have been done."

    • @aprilsilvers381
      @aprilsilvers381 Рік тому

      @@Garsons-oq4lh Joan did pay for an apartment for Christine in New York. I want to know why you think it's Joan's responsibility to pay for Christina or any of her children for everything after they become adults. You don't know the whole back story. Joan did try to help her and look what Christina did. Again, it's not our parents responsibility to fund their children's lives

  • @elissaschornstein9399
    @elissaschornstein9399 2 роки тому +22

    That are cruel viscious and have no validity is the worst.
    And for a daughter to do that to her Mother is unforgivable.
    Joan was unable to tell her side of the story or defend herself so that in itself is

  • @Inkkink
    @Inkkink 3 роки тому +14

    Thank you for this.

  • @hellotokki839
    @hellotokki839 2 роки тому +26

    What disturbs me about Christina is, that she is not promoting her work in the name of abuse awareness or helping other children. No, it's always very Me-Centered and told in a very sensational way. No pain in her voice, no sorrow in her eyes. I'm sure the matter has grey areas but it's hard for me to believe she suffered as much as she said she did.

    • @aprilsilvers381
      @aprilsilvers381 Рік тому +2

      I can't believe one thing she says. I've learned 9nce I know someone has lied 1 time, that's it, I don't believe anything else they say

  • @andrewwalton1520
    @andrewwalton1520 3 роки тому +16

    Have always thought Joan Crawford was a wonderful example of a strong , talented driven woman but also with a vulnerability just below the surface. She achieved stardom from nothing with no rich friends, fancy education or connections. Everything she achieved was earned by herself & sheer hard work. Yes she made mistakes , don't we all but I will never join the band of haters who have so damaged her reputation . So glad some of us are fighting back for a more balanced , fairer portrayal. So much evidence to counter the vicious ' Mommie Dearest , book. God Bless you Ms Crawford a fabulous star and a strong but also vulnerable woman.

  • @reesebrindle1809
    @reesebrindle1809 Рік тому +8

    Jealousy is evil. So many lives are ruined by it I don’t believe it’s mental illness on the daughters part. It’s not even being a Narcissistic person, it’s jealousy.

  • @grecogrant2511
    @grecogrant2511 3 роки тому +32

    as I have said before that girl was the original "BAD SEED"

  • @itsgleneaton4883
    @itsgleneaton4883 3 роки тому +14

    Her legacy is being reborn and through time she will be one of the great magical talents and human beings that will endure the test of time. She made it in a mans world,endured the horror of the effects of that book and comes out like she did in life on TOP. Thank you Joan and if you can forgive us for being so cold and believing everything we hear.

  • @THECHADM1971
    @THECHADM1971 3 роки тому +13

    Such a great video compilation celebrating our Joan on her birthday, Thank you!

  • @zero_bs_tolerance8646
    @zero_bs_tolerance8646 3 роки тому +33

    I hope Christina has a hard time sleeping. She might be too narcissistic to care, though. Thank you for defending the one who cannot defend herself. I'm sure she would be grateful.

  • @kevinfarley5828
    @kevinfarley5828 3 роки тому +11

    Christina Crawford has said many contradictory things about her mother over the years and seems to be rather petty and jealous of her mother. Christina has said that she loved her mother then she has said she did not love her mother and Christina has even said Joan was jealous of her...why would a famous woman like Crawford be jealous of her adopted daughter? Christina seems to have what psychology would term a personality disorder and given the fact Joan Crawford adopted her and gave her a good life it seems sad Christina would smear Joan in public.

  • @linapagliari8003
    @linapagliari8003 3 роки тому +18

    Miss Joan Crawford a classy lady🇨🇦😁😁

  • @janie88ful
    @janie88ful 2 роки тому +22

    Thank you so much. Christina was full of spite and I am so happy and proud you came out with the Truth. Joan didn't deserve the lies. She was mad because the movie didn't portray Joan as mean enough in the movie. Christina will pay for her evil heart eventually.

    • @thomasalbus2656
      @thomasalbus2656 2 роки тому +8

      God is watching. Christina will pay for her sins.

  • @shaunreilly774
    @shaunreilly774 2 роки тому +18

    Unfortunately, our society of the last 50 years or so, rewards lies and trash over truth and beauty.

  • @clarelovescats3299
    @clarelovescats3299 3 роки тому +18

    Joan was the absolute queen of the Old Hollywood.

  • @Vstar87
    @Vstar87 2 роки тому +5

    Amber heard made me think don’t always believe all women & their accusations .

  • @maggieb369
    @maggieb369 3 роки тому +12

    This was excellent. Well worth watching more than once.

  • @JM-lw3nx
    @JM-lw3nx 3 роки тому +34

    I hope it was worth it, Christina, because long after you are gone and forgotten, the memory of the great star and actress Joan Crawford will live on.

  • @steveweinstein3222
    @steveweinstein3222 3 роки тому +27

    I went to a talk Christina gave once. She struck me as very, very unbalanced, needy and insecure.

  • @geoffreyfox9801
    @geoffreyfox9801 3 роки тому +8

    I liked Myrna Loy's opinion of Christina's behavior as an adult!

  • @TheDeanna1372
    @TheDeanna1372 2 роки тому +37

    Funny isn't it that even Joan's enemies came out in her defense that's very telling

  • @bigbandsrock1
    @bigbandsrock1 3 роки тому +27

    So beautiful. Have loved Joan all my life so really enjoyed and appreciated these interviews. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for assembling this for others who, to this day, remain tragically and sadly ill informed.

  • @Raspberryruffles-ul7hu
    @Raspberryruffles-ul7hu 3 роки тому +12

    Thank you so much for this

  • @moviestarmemories630
    @moviestarmemories630 3 роки тому +16

    So happy you did this video.

  • @je3720
    @je3720 3 роки тому +30

    Thank-You for giving us the Tools to defend Joan against those whom still believe the Lies & Falsehoods spouted by Christina in her constant quest for Money & Fame her Avarice seems to know no bounds.

  • @caruso1922
    @caruso1922 3 роки тому +22

    I love classic movies of the from the 30's thru the 60's. I had seen Joan Crawford in a few movies and was late in my teens when the book and later movie came out. I saw the movie first and latched onto the common public opinion of who Joan Crawford was. Eventually I read the book. By this time I was married and had three children of my own. Being a parent gave me a different view of the book. I could see that the daughter was VERY STRONG WILLED!! Although she told the story of how horrible she had been treated I could also see that she was very difficult and defiant. He mother had no clue how to deal with such disrespect. I could see that both Joan and her daughter were engaged in a battle of the wills. Children were taught to be obedient and respectful and Joan was constantly facing the opposite in her daughter. Since I read the book I have given Joan the benefit of the doubt. Yes, there are two sides to the story. In all of my studies of classic Hollywood the only one who seemed to talk negative about Joan was Bette Davis (The Feud). Yet even Bette admitted that Joan was very Professional. The grown children of other stars have written books about their famous parents but this is one of the few that was made into a sensational film. I am very thankful for this video today because you have collected Joan's side of the story. I think that you should write a book with all of this information. The general public would truly see a different side of Joan Crawford than the picture that has been painted of her. Thank you!!

  • @aprilwhitaker7332
    @aprilwhitaker7332 3 роки тому +11

    What a great video for Joans birthday.💖💕 Thank you

  • @filmsprockets
    @filmsprockets 3 роки тому +15

    Great to see the truth about this great star from people who KNEW her

  • @csco8586
    @csco8586 3 роки тому +10

    Joan’s strength and inner power was such a force of nature that it is not surprising that she would be demonized beyond recognition.
    Christina lied, and we all know it was so she could “earn back” the money she felt entitled to.

  • @boerbel888
    @boerbel888 3 роки тому +9

    Very well done!!

  • @ValleyoftheRogue
    @ValleyoftheRogue 2 роки тому +10

    Christina Crawford: The real life Veda Pierce.

    • @2getha5eva
      @2getha5eva 2 роки тому

      She wishes. She makes dear ol' Veda look like Shirley Temple.

  • @mrs.bendover8613
    @mrs.bendover8613 2 роки тому +8

    Crawford is the original diva! No one comes close! So In love with her. 🧡

    • @aprilsilvers381
      @aprilsilvers381 Рік тому

      One thing about Joan, not one thing she earned, got, was handed to her. She worked and worked hard for her life

  • @celestesharp6120
    @celestesharp6120 2 роки тому +15

    I believed Mommie Dearest until I saw the time lines that Christina gave for writing the book. According to her, she didn't even start writing the book until after Joan died as a way to process her grief and then a "friend" or a few "friends" read it and had to talk her in to publishing it. If you look at when Joan Crawford died on May 10, 1977 and when the book was released on October 2, 1978; it only took 17 months between dealing with her grief, writing the book, having to be convinced to publish it, sending it to and having a publisher green light it, all the edits, publishing and printing it and finally releasing it. This proves the book was either already written and maybe she was on the final edits or she already had it green lit by a publisher after sending a brief synopsis of the book. Either way she didn't have to be convinced to publish it. So, this calls anything Christina Crawford said.

    • @thomasalbus2656
      @thomasalbus2656 2 роки тому +7

      Joan was a woman who worked hard to get where she was, hence she knew the value of money and hardwork, and wasn't going to spoil her kids. The two youngest twins understood this and they had a good relationship with her. The other two didn't, they wanted the privileges, just like her daughter in Mildred Pierce. Which is why she had to be strict with them. They expected all the perks of being the child of a star, except that Joan wasn't willing to give them that. These spoilt brats expect everything, and they get upset when they don't get it.

    • @aprilsilvers381
      @aprilsilvers381 Рік тому

      You are right about that. She was all in on printing that book

  • @sandrasanders706
    @sandrasanders706 3 роки тому +14

    Ann Blyth was awesome in her role in Mildred Pierce. And back on the Crawford bandwagon!

  • @MrBillybooks
    @MrBillybooks 3 роки тому +14

    Yes, Yes, Yes! Thank you for this excellent tribute. So tired of all the negative crap due to that bad work of fiction, Mommie Dearest. The story told by Ben Cooper about Joan and his dad is alone worth the price of admission. Many good stories and quotes about Joan that I hadn't heard before. Thank you so much for putting this together and posting it!

    • @aprilsilvers381
      @aprilsilvers381 Рік тому

      Thank you. This book is fiction. It can never be anything else. It's Christina's own fault for waiting until Joan was gone.

  • @pinkypavlova8608
    @pinkypavlova8608 3 роки тому +27

    Faye Dunaway should never have played this role. Actresses should defend each other .Even Bette Davis who was Joans rival said that Christinas book was all lies!

    • @roslyndecanio81
      @roslyndecanio81 3 роки тому +8

      I'd believe Bette Davis--she was a rival actress and in real life, and knew Joan well.

  • @Mysticmoon62
    @Mysticmoon62 3 роки тому +18

    I definitely believe that Joan Crawford is a nice women I never felt that from her. Usually there are sometimes when someone who is good is bad but I can just feel if they are a bad or good person. And I definitely thought joan was a good person.

  • @valsainking
    @valsainking 3 роки тому +29

    This was truly heartfelt and touchingly put together. In fact, it brought a tear to my eye and a lump to my throat. Honestly, this is no less than Joan deserved. The honest truth from those who knew her best. I would have loved to have seen some contributions by the likes of William Haines (unless I somehow missed it, in which case I apologize in advance), but the finished compilation is still extremely touching as is. Kudos!

  • @Ilovemewig
    @Ilovemewig 2 роки тому +15

    Thank you. It is awesome to see this. I always got the impression that Cristina was jealous of her,after seeing the movie and watching the interviews.

  • @LT-kq4uv
    @LT-kq4uv 3 роки тому +19

    #justiceforjoancrawford

  • @Honeymoon1988
    @Honeymoon1988 3 роки тому +23

    I NEVER thought Joan was “mommie dearest” even though that was my very first impression of her and then I said I gotta know more about this person. So I did an emerged myself into Joan Crawford, watched her movies, interviews, documentaries etc. I think she was a strict woman, who wanted the kids to survive on their own and this was Christina’s “fuck you” moment when Joan died because Joan took them out of the will when she found out Christina was writing a book.

  • @josemorgan1450
    @josemorgan1450 3 роки тому +8

    Thank you very much for this video!!! I had heard about many of her friends coming to her defense in regard to that book, "Mommy Dearest"! But this video showed who they actually were!! Thank you, again.

  • @itsgleneaton4883
    @itsgleneaton4883 3 роки тому +9

    She was a dame good actress and one hell of a lady. Thank you for setting the record straight. I would like to burn to negative and all the copies of “Mommie Dearest”.

  • @roslyndecanio81
    @roslyndecanio81 3 роки тому +24

    MOMMIE DEAREST libel would never have been published/produced if Christina and her brother had been included in Joan's will. Joan was a good adopted mother and had two other children, who loved her.

  • @n0kturna1
    @n0kturna1 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for this extensive research

  • @Markyb1957
    @Markyb1957 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you for posting this. Very grateful.

  • @nobodyhere6723
    @nobodyhere6723 2 роки тому +24

    I'd go back and get a copy of all the checks John Crawford wrote Christina supporting her from 1960 to 1977. That would say a lot

    • @brt5273
      @brt5273 2 роки тому +3

      That book and film imply that Joan never helped her AT ALL. It's so good to hear from people who can refute that from first hand personal experiences with them. Christina has been proven to have colored at least some of the truth and to have outright lied in at least one case. That should be enough for anyone operating from an objective and logical point of reference that NOTHING Christina has claimed can be taken as fact.

    • @thomasalbus2656
      @thomasalbus2656 2 роки тому +7

      @@brt5273 She helped her as far as she could. But Joan, who knew the value of hardwork as she herself came from a dirt poor background, wasn't about to waste all her hard earned money on an ungrateful and undeserving brat.

  • @astroboyfan12
    @astroboyfan12 3 роки тому +8

    Your compilation is amazing. It took time, research, editing, etc. Thank you for continuing to share who the real Joan Crawford was.

  • @catlover34fl
    @catlover34fl 3 роки тому +10

    Instead of honoring her mother, Christina Crawford scorned her with exaggerated tales of abuse and even lying to sell a book. It's alway been obvious to me Christina was very jealous of her mother. If you watch many of her interviews that jealousy reveals itself. Christina should have been adopted by someone not famous and especially by someone not beautiful. Joan Crawford was not only a great star but a great actress. Her performances in Mildred Pierce, Humoresque, Sudden Fear, Autumn Leaves, Possessed (both the 1932 version and the 1947 version) A Woman's Face, Sadie MacKee, Flamingo Road, and yes, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane prove her to be a great actress. She was nominated best actress three times winning for Mildred Pierce. Her adopted daughter couldn't deal with that. I'm sorry Joan Crawford adopted her. I am fortunate to have lived during a period when Joan Crawford was honored for her great acting. Joan Crawford and Olivia de Havilland will always be my favorite film actresses of all time. Thank you for finally devoting more than hour defending this unforgettable actress.

  • @stevers62
    @stevers62 3 роки тому +32

    Thank you for putting these clips together. Love Joan, and it’s nice to hear first hand accounts that all contradict the book her bratty daughter wrote to make money.

  • @donaldewert2332
    @donaldewert2332 2 роки тому +17

    I hope people will finally put all the negativity and falsehoods about Joan Crawford to Rest!!!

  • @PhilipsWood725
    @PhilipsWood725 2 роки тому +5

    Ann Blyth is still GORGEOUS!

  • @bejoyful
    @bejoyful 3 роки тому +16

    Happy Birthday to you Joan; certain there is a heavenly cake surrounded by all your wonderful classic actors. Notice all those who supported Joan were not as promoted by the media.
    Only wish Bette Davis's interview was audible but I remember her saying Joan was like her when it came to being a professional.

  • @garymazzeo3490
    @garymazzeo3490 3 роки тому +21

    People are so quick to believe the worst in a person. "Mommie Dearest" was a revenge book, by a spoiled spiteful adopted girl who saw after her mother's death.... dollar signs.

  • @deer.6165
    @deer.6165 2 роки тому +14

    I’m so glad people are defending her in her absence.

  • @Scissor18Luv
    @Scissor18Luv 2 роки тому +37

    This documentary proves she was very misunderstood! She wasn’t a perfect person but she wasn’t a monster either. She definitely had a hard childhood which probably explains some of her theatrics but she couldn’t stand up for herself after she died, but this documentary sure did.🥰

  • @grecogrant2511
    @grecogrant2511 3 роки тому +11

    I have a sister like Christina and,,,,,

  • @maryh4650
    @maryh4650 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you.

  • @serenhadley5122
    @serenhadley5122 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you!

  • @lucymcnamara4558
    @lucymcnamara4558 2 роки тому +4

    I just got done reading Mommie Dearest. I came here to find out more about Joan Crawford. Wanted to see what others had to say. Very nice video.

  • @marcihf217
    @marcihf217 2 роки тому +5

    I remember reading Mommy dearest and being so disappointed because I really enjoyed Joan Crawford as an actress. I am happy to hear it was lies.

  • @deborahalqanai6595
    @deborahalqanai6595 3 роки тому +26

    How heartbreaking for Joan Crawford to have had such a horrible daughter! Listening to the twins description of their loving mother was such a dramatic contrast I find it hard to believe Christina! I understand some children have a different understanding and view point of how they saw their parents and I think Christina being the eldest child was possibly treated a bit stricter than the other children but that happens in all families. It's so sad and disappointing that some parents are looked at in the eyes of Christina and that the parents whether mom's or dad's or both are so humiliated by their children in such horrific ways!

  • @robertas3578
    @robertas3578 3 роки тому +11

    There is something about her want to learn more she amazing

  • @dawnfalvey6766
    @dawnfalvey6766 3 роки тому +10

    ❤️Joan Crawford ❤️

  • @DayByeDayChristine
    @DayByeDayChristine 2 роки тому +29

    There needs to be more videos made about Joan Crawford!!! The younger generation needs to see what a true Hollywood star is. And just how much Joan was a pioneer for women in so many ways. She was able to adopt as a single parent in a time when that was unheard of. Women were still seen as hysterical for getting upset 😂. Your career was over at 35 yrs of age in the industry before Joan. She was a survivor, in every sense of the word.

    • @kenz4063
      @kenz4063 2 роки тому +2

      Couldn’t agree more!

    • @thomasalbus2656
      @thomasalbus2656 2 роки тому +3

      Yes. People need to understand that there is much more to Joan Crawford than the caricature depicted in 'Mommie Dearest'.

    • @DayByeDayChristine
      @DayByeDayChristine Рік тому

      @@kenz4063 thank you. I always get hate for comments like this. So you are much appreciated 🙂

    • @DayByeDayChristine
      @DayByeDayChristine Рік тому

      @@thomasalbus2656 thank you! And I couldn't agree more!!

  • @wickeddeadchick
    @wickeddeadchick 3 роки тому +5

    Christina tried to ruin Joan's image for everyone who knew her and any new fans that would come to know her. I'm sure that it burns her ass that no one has one good thing to say about her but everyone loves Joan Crawford instead. I saw Mommie dearest before I saw any of Joan's real movies. It didn't effect how I see her.

  • @crispyorsmthnidk5314
    @crispyorsmthnidk5314 2 роки тому +4

    High praise from Mrs Hepburn!

  • @markkotishion2379
    @markkotishion2379 3 роки тому +12

    I am amazed at how powerful a presence emminated from a woman barely five feet tall. Thank you for lifting the bad reputation off of her shoulders. None of us are perfect, but wire hangers? Ridiculous.