Joan Crawford
Joan Crawford by Stephen Harvey, published by Pyramid Communications in 1974, is a first edition that spans 159 pages. This book is part of The Pyramid Illustrated History of the Movies series, which provides a comprehensive overview of influential figures in the development of motion pictures. It offers a fresh perspective on Crawford’s career, highlighting her iconic roles and the impact she had on Hollywood and film history.
Readers will find a richly illustrated tribute to Joan Crawford, exploring her evolution from the high-living flapper in Our Dancing Daughters to the complex mother in Mildred Pierce. The book captures the essence of her performances and the enduring appeal she holds for film enthusiasts. With its focus on the art of cinema, this edition aims to engage both students of film and fans who cherish the experience of going to the movies.
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The Pyramid Illustrated History of the Movies is a series of volumes that offers a comprehensive overview and brings a fresh perspective to the influential figures, forms, and styles in the development of motion pictures. Each lavishly illustrated volume has been designed to stimulate the interest of the student for whom film is an art, and to stir the memories of the fan for whom “going to the movies” will always be an exhilarating experience. — An enduring link to a long-vanished and glamorous Hollywood. Joan Crawford is unquestionably the quint essential Movie Star. As the high-living flapper of Our Dancing Daughters, the sacrificing mother of Mildred Pierce, and in scores of other films, her unique combination of the indomitable and the vulnerable has enchanted filmgoers for over four decades. Stephen Harvey’s profusely illustrated book is a tribute to an actress who, more then any other, defines the sheer pleasure of going to the movies.
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