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“A 21st century approach to decoding how Crawford held movie fans’ attention for half a century.”  — San Francisco Chronicle

“A complete and nuanced picture of the Hollywood icon.”  — Provincetown Magazine

“Reveals a strong, complicated, driven woman and talented actress who refused to conform to gender expectations or let others define her.”  — Dallas Voice

“Bernstein implicitly makes the case that humor and serious criticism aren't unnatural bedfellows, as when he offers this measure of Crawford's still-thriving legacy: “The enduring mystique of Casablanca notwithstanding, Ingrid Bergman has no memes or fridge magnets.”  — Shelf Awareness

 

 

 

“A spirited portrait of a Hollywood legend.” — Publishers Weekly

“A must-read!” — Table Read UK

“One of the best new LGBTQI+ books… It delivers the goods.” — Parade Magazine

“Crawford is a cultural force and a model of feminist self-determination for women even today.” — Los Angeles Daily News

“Stands out among the numerous books about Crawford.” — Library Journal

“A celebration and a compelling exploration of how she informed ideas about wealth, class, femininity and gender roles, identity, and fulfillment.” — South Florida Times

 

STARRING JOAN CRAWFORD is a rollicking exploration of the powerful women Joan Crawford vividly brought to life in her films—and the lasting, ever-evolving impact she has had on popular culture.Having carved out a revolutionary path through the entertainment industry while relying on men as little as possible—whether her studio bosses or her many husbands—she created a gallery of strong, assertive women who outsmarted men and refused to conform to gender expectations. In movies like Mildred Pierce, The Damned Don't Cry, Johnny Guitar, and What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, among many others, she played to win, becoming a lodestar to LGBTQIA+ audiences, a model of feminist self-determination for women, and an unforgettable icon for all. © 2024

             
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