Joan Crawford: Always the Star(1996)
Joan Crawford: Always the Star Synopsis
Glamorous and hugely popular Joan Crawford raised herself from brutal poverty to Academy Award-winning stardom by guts, determination and hard work. During her 50-year career, she made over 80 films. But her obsessive perfectionism led to the later caricature of coat-hanger-wielding harridan that even the adoration of fans could not counter. Still, she has endured as one of the most popular icons of the movies, an early role model to a million young women who aspired to her image of stylish magnetic power and unquestioned independence.
Joan Crawford: Always the Star (1996) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Suzette Winter, released on September 30, 1996 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Joan Crawford, Diane Baker, Ann Blyth and Ben Cooper. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Suzette Winter
- Writers:
- Gene Feldman, Suzette Winter
- Production:
- Wombat Productions, Janson Media
- Budget:
- $500,000
- Status:
- Released
Joan Crawford: Always the Star Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joan Crawford
as Self (archive footage)
Diane Baker
as Self
Ann Blyth
as Self (archive footage)
Ben Cooper
as Self
Bette Davis
as Self (archive footage)
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
as Self (archive footage)
Clark Gable
as Self (archive footage)
Greta Garbo
as Self (archive footage)
Walter Huston
as Self (archive footage)
- Cindy Jordan
Cindy Jordan
as Self
- Herbert Kenwith
Herbert Kenwith
as Self
- Elva Martien
Elva Martien
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Suzette Winter, written by Gene Feldman and Suzette Winter.
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Joan Crawford: Always the Star Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Joan Crawford: Always the Star – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Joan Crawford: Always the Star?
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The main cast of Joan Crawford: Always the Star (1996) includes Joan Crawford, Diane Baker, Ann Blyth, Ben Cooper and Bette Davis. The film was directed by Suzette Winter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Joan Crawford: Always the Star released?
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Joan Crawford: Always the Star was released on September 30, 1996 and runs for 50m.
Is Joan Crawford: Always the Star worth watching?
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Joan Crawford: Always the Star (1996) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.