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Dancer

Joan Crawford was an American actress and dancer, celebrated for her iconic roles in classic Hollywood films. Born on March 23, 1904, she began her career as a dancer and actress on stage and in silent films before transitioning to sound films in the 1930s. Crawford was a five-time Academy Award nominee and won the Best Actress Oscar for her performance in 'Mildred Pierce' (1945). She was also known for her strong personality and sometimes difficult working relationships. Crawford passed away on May 10, 1977.

Famous Joan Crawford Quotes

“If I can't be me, I don't want to be anybody. I was born that way.”

Author:Joan Crawford

“Sure, I'd play an ape if they asked me. Maurice Evans did.”

Author:Joan Crawford

“If I weren't a Christian Scientist, and I saw "Trog" advertised on a marquee across the street, I'd think I'd contemplate suicide.”

Ifs Thinking Christian Saws Streets Scientist Suicide Contemplating Marquee

Book:Conversations with Joan Crawford

Source: Conversations with Joan Crawford

“If you start watching the oldies, you're in trouble. I feel ancient if "Grand Hotel" or "The Bride Wore Red" comes on. I have a sneaking regard for "Mildred Pierce", but the others do nothing for me.”

Ifs Feels Trouble Red Regard Ancient Hotel Brides Pierce Oldies Mildred Mildred Pierce

Author:Joan Crawford

“I used to wash my hands every ten minutes. I couldn't step out of the house unless I had gloves on. I wouldn't smoke a cigarette unless I opened the pack myself, and I would never use another cigarette out of that pack if someone else had touched it.”

Ifs Use Hands Used House Steps Minutes Ten Smoke Touched Cigarette Packs Gloves

Author:Joan Crawford

“I had read the criticisms of me and my movies and they were discerning. They said that Crawford needs a new deal, and they asked if I was doomed to explore forever the emotional misfortunes of the super-sexed modern young woman. And so, to break away from the pattern, I wanted to do "The Gorgeous Hussy". Selznick laughed at me. 'You can't do a costume picture. You're too modern.' But I begged and begged and begged, and so they let me do it. I was totally miscast.”

Ifs Needs Said Wanted Young Deals Break Forever Modern Emotional Criticism Let Me Patterns Misfortunes Laughed Young Women Doomed They Said Costumes Gorgeous Discerning New Deal Hussies

Author:Joan Crawford

“If you want to see the girl next door, go next door.”

Ifs Want Girl Next Doors

Author:Joan Crawford

“I never go outside unless I look like Joan Crawford the movie star. If you want to see the girl next door, go next door.”

Ifs Want Looks Girl Next Stars Doors Movie Star

Author:Joan Crawford

“If you have an ounce of common sense and one good friend you don't need an analyst.”

Ifs Needs Common Common Sense Good Friend Best Friend Analysts

Author:Joan Crawford

“If you've earned a position, be proud of it. Don't hide it. I want to be recognized. When I hear people say, 'There's Joan Crawford!' I turn around and say, 'Hi! How are you!'”

People Ifs Want Turns Position Proud Be Proud

Book:My Way of Life

Source: My Way of Life

“If you throw a lamb chop in the oven, what's to keep it from getting done?”

Ifs Done Lambs Ovens

Author:Joan Crawford

About the Author

Born: March 23, 1904
Died: May 10, 1977
Known for: Dancer
Quotes: 117

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Books & Sources

My Way of LifeRelated source material

Conversations with Joan CrawfordRelated source material

A Portrait of Joan: The Autobiography of Joan CrawfordRelated source material

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