Joan Crawford was a memorable classic Hollywood actress with a career that dated back to the Silent Era in addition to appearances in a broad array of film genres. Though her legacy is complicated, she is recognized for numerous iconic film performances, particularly excelling in her dramatic roles.
Robert Dance’s Ferocious Ambition: Joan Crawford’s March to Stardom documents Crawford’s life and early years, progressing through her time in the entertainment industry and beyond. Dance shares stories about her successes and challenges within the studio system as well as her relationships with her peers–some friendly, some infamously contentious.
This book is well-researched and includes beautiful photographs of Crawford throughout various stages of her life and career and does an excellent job capturing the varied facets of Crawford’s life on and off-screen.
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