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.
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Joan Crawford
Self (archive footage)
Diane Baker
Self
Ann Blyth
Self (archive footage)
Ben Cooper
Self
Bette Davis
Self (archive footage)
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Clark Gable
Self (archive footage)
Greta Garbo
Self (archive footage)
Walter Huston
Self (archive footage)
Cindy Jordan
Self
Herbert Kenwith
Self
Elva Martien
Self
Jack Palance
Self (archive footage)
Cliff Robertson
Self
Norma Shearer
Self (archive footage)
Vincent Sherman
Self
John Springer
Self
Bob Thomas
Self
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Suzette Winter, Gene Feldman
- Screenplay & Story
- Gene Feldman, Suzette Winter
- Original Score
- Max Surla, Richard Fiocca
- Original Title
- Joan Crawford: Always the Star
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Production Studios
- Wombat Productions, Janson Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Suzette Winter, Gene Feldman
Gene Feldman, Suzette Winter
Max Surla, Richard Fiocca
Stephen Janson
Department Leadership Roster
Suzette Winter
Director
Gene Feldman
Writer
Gene Feldman
Director
Suzette Winter
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joan Crawford: Always the Star
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What is Joan Crawford: Always the Star about?
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.
Who directed Joan Crawford: Always the Star?
Joan Crawford: Always the Star was directed by Suzette Winter, Gene Feldman.
Who stars in Joan Crawford: Always the Star?
The principal cast of Joan Crawford: Always the Star includes Joan Crawford, Diane Baker, Ann Blyth, Ben Cooper, Bette Davis.
When was Joan Crawford: Always the Star released and how long is it?
Joan Crawford: Always the Star was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Joan Crawford: Always the Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joan Crawford: Always the Star was composed by Max Surla, Richard Fiocca.