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40 Rare Photos of Joan Crawford That Span Her Iconic Career

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July 30, 2021 at 9:20 AM

40 Rare Photos of Joan Crawford That Span Her Iconic Career

1911: Smiling for the camera as a child

1920: Making it on Broadway

1926: Breaking into show business

1928: Finding fame as a silent film star

1928: Becoming Joan Crawford

1929: Tying the knot

1929: Living as Hollywood's golden couple

1932: Hitting her peak

1932: Moving on from Fairbanks

1932: Posing in a beaded evening gown

1933: Engaging with fans

1935: Marrying for the second time

1936: Filming a scene with Clark Gable

1937: Starring in 'The Bride Wore Red'

1938: Spending time in the pool with her Dachshunds

1939: Attending a party with Franchot

1939: Posing with Norma Shearer and Rosalind Russell

1940: Modeling a pleated evening gown

1940: Making changes at home

1940: Relaxing at home with her dog

1940: Striking a pose

1942: Marrying for the third time

1944: Posing at home with her daughter

1945: Starring alongside Ann Blythe in 'Mildred Pierce'

1946: Accepting her Academy Award in bed

1949: A portrait of her four adopted children

1952: Draped in jewels for a promotional shoot

1954: Filming 'Johnny Guitar'

1954: Attending a premiere with her daughter

1955: Marrying for the fourth time

1955: Selecting jewelry on the set of 'Queen Bee'

1955: Hiding a secret

1956: Posing for the camera

1956: Attending a premiere with Al

1958: Playing games at home

1960: Returning to the screen

1962: Filming with Bette Davis

1965: Hiding a lifelong struggle

1967: Filming with Ty Hardin

1970: Remembering the iconic film star

40 Rare Photos of Joan Crawford That Span Her Iconic Career

For decades, Joan Crawford held the title of Hollywood's illustrious leading lady, the jewel of cinema's golden age. But many people also remember the film star for the scandals and feuds she was involved in off-camera. Take a look back at her alluring life and career in pictures (and don't forget to browse our coverage of similarly iconic leading ladies, such as Lucille Ball and Judy Garland).

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