Possessed1947 is the second and latest film noir classic upgraded to bluray through the warner archive. In that moment i recall some skepticism on my endwas a this an afterglow nomination stemming from the leftover goodwill from her recent oscar win. New york times bestselling author donald spoto has already brilliantly explored the lives and careers of numerous hollywood stars and entertainment iconsgrace kelly, james dean, alfred hitchcock, and marilyn monroe, to name but a few. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. Fanpop community fan club for joan crawford fans to share, discover content and connect with other fans of joan crawford. The weaknesses in this unusual movie do not greatly matter beside the fact that a lot of. This makes crawford the only star to appear in two completely different films with identical titles. Crawford is possessed by the maddest love a woman ever knew. Possessed 1947 official trailer joan crawford, van. Graham pledges his full support and vows that he will always be there for her, no matter how difficult it becomes.
Joan crawford seems to channel bette davis in this scene from the 1947 movie possessed. Joan crawford full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. With joan crawford, van heflin, raymond massey, geraldine brooks. Taken to a mental hospital, she weaves a harrowing tale of insanity, murder and the passion by which. This is a good drama movie, sure, but this film also delivers a highvalue lesson in psychiatry. For those curious about my rankings, he comes after van johnson and dick van dyke, but ahead of van helsing 2004 crawford and gable had a heated love affair on the set of. The following list includes all of joan crawfords screen appearances. Jerry wald, ranald macdougall, rita weiman, silvia richards. Joan crawford did another movie of the same, possessed in 1947. From the moment we see her shuffling across town in a comatose stupor to the homicidal climax, possessed is joan crawfords picture all the way. Full list of joan crawford films classic movie favorites.
While the psychobabble delivered in the asylum scenes is laughable, possessed still holds up well as one of the best of joan crawford s warner bros. Beginning her flashback from the opening on the psych ward, professional nurse louise joan crawford, after an afternoon on the lake, ruminates on her love for engineer david sutton van heflin, who doesnt see things the same way, in curtis bernhardts possessed, 1947. Joan crawford shines as the woman afflicted but does not realise she is suffering. The second film with this title joan crawford appeared in. The film is the story of marian martin, a factory worker who rises to the top as the mistress of a wealthy attorney. Possessed is a 1931 american precode drama film directed by clarence brown, starring joan crawford and clark gable, and released by metrogoldwynmayer. Joan was the ultimate star of hollywood who survived from silent to sound film with a career that lasted for a full 45years. Joan crawford in possessed 1947 joan crawford and van heflin in.
Joan crawford her life in letters michelle vogel also, you stated that the book joan crawford by stephen harvey was published in 1975. Joan crawfords daughter christina on the mike douglas show 1978 duration. This movie of obsession has been replayed much better since possessed but it is. Joan crawford shines as the woman afflicted but does not realise she is suffering until dire circumstances result in her actions of being obsessed by a man. Joan crawford list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Possessed ist ein usamerikanischer film noir aus dem jahr 1947.
Joan crawford is at her best when shes possessed once. An ambitious factory girl meets a handsome, wealthy lawyer, but hes interested in her as a mistress, not a wife. Marian martin joan crawford possessed 1931 its no surprise that. This blackandwhite film is also available in a colorized version, but dont blame us. I published an extensive post comparing their careers in relation to their on. Joan crawford lets us have it in possessed popmatters. The dates for but not listed for joan crawford by bob thomas and mommie dearest by christina crawford are both 1978. I love this movie it makes u think us she going mad or something is going on with. Possessed 1931 is the third and in my opinion the best of the eight movies in which joan crawford starred in opposite clark gable on their road to becoming one of filmdoms great movie couples. Joan crawford brilliant woman on the verge danny fortune 9 years ago possessed with joan crawford and van heflin. Joan crawford amazing scene from possessed youtube. Joan crawford in possessed 1947 joan crawford and van heflin in possessed. Joan does start poor but meet or marry rich in 3 films of the 30s. While working as a nurse for the wife of wealthy dean graham.
Following the death of deans wife, louise becomes the new mrs. Possessed 31, factory girl and rich politician, sadie mckee 34, maid turned nightclub entertainer and rich, drunken sugar daddy followed by a younger rich nice guy, and the shining hour 38, nightclub dancer and rich country gentleman. With joan crawford, clark gable, wallace ford, richard skeets gallagher. While working as a nurse for the wife of wealthy dean graham raymond massey, she falls in love with the grahams neighbor, david van heflin, who rejects her affection. And the whole mommie dearest business, which i have not read but i do. Possessed 1947 film opening scene joan crawford veronique laurent. She was born in 1904 and began her career as a dancer. The starcase scene rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration.
Kynes 1926 novel that joans 1927 film was based on. The first was a 1931 romantic drama costarring clark gable. Clark gable is very handsome in this one, and the story is still relevant today. Movie typography from the film possessed 1947, directed by curtis bernhardt, starring joan crawford, van heflin, raymond massey, geraldine brooks home 19201924. This movie of obsession has been replayed much better since possessed but it is nonetheless a memorable film thanks to the great joan crawford. Crawford then signed a motion picture contract with metrogoldwynmayer in 1925. Possessed 1931 stream and watch online a pennsylvanian joan crawford leaves her smalltown suitor wallace ford and becomes a rich new york lawyers clark gable mistress.
The first was the 1931 film possessed 1931, costarring a young clark gable. Possessed is a landmark film in its presentation of a realistic for. The understanding heart added 4 photos and a link for peter b. Possessed 1947 film opening scene joan crawford youtube. The second, a 1947 film, gave crawford the chance to play a mentally disturbed woman and an oscar nomination for best actress of. Thankfully, there are a ton of joan crawford movies to stream if youre obsessed with feud. See the full list of possessed cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Possessed 1931 a pennsylvanian joan crawford leaves her smalltown suitor wallace ford and becomes a rich new york lawyers clark gable mistress. Possessed 1947 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Possessed is a film delving into the intricacies of the mind and mental illness.
We first meet joan crawford, star of this moody flashbackfest, wandering aimlessly. Joan crawford, van heflin, raymond massey, geraldine. Find joan crawford videos, photos, wallpapers, forums, polls, news and more. Factory girl marian joan crawford, fresh from an unlikely meeting at the train depot, comes home to mother clara blandick and oppressive boyfriend al wallace ford, early in mgms possessed, 1931 view the tcmdb entry for possessed 1931. Joan crawford fan club fansite with photos, videos, and more.
Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the synopsis submission guide. In possessed, his subject is the inimitable joan crawford, one of the most electrifying divas of the golden age of american film. Possessed 1947 official trailer joan crawford, van heflin thriller. The 1947 film also stars my third favorite van, van heflin. Joan crawford has a marvellous time as the sort of woman men should avoid like. Possessed1947 is the second and latest film noir classic upgraded to bluray through the warner archive collection following the superb out of the past 1947 a few months ago and should please fans of both the film and joan crawford. Humoresque added 4 photos and 2 links for fannie hursts original 1919 book and 1946 movie tiein edition. Released 1947, possessed stars joan crawford, van heflin, raymond massey, geraldine brooks the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 48 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which. The life of joan crawford by donald spoto goodreads. Next, its a film directed by curtis bernhardt, shot by joseph valentine, and designed by anton grot in a manner emphasizing the dark. Not to be confused with the joan crawford vehicle possessed from 1947, which has nothing to do with this one outside the title. The ending is a bit short though, these old pre1930s movies all end abruptly with the end.
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