Joan Crawford and Ann Blyth in Mildred Pierce (1945)

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Joan Crawford and Ann Blyth in Mildred Pierce (1945) “Director Michael Curtiz had a reputation for being very, very difficult. It didn’t take me long to find out how difficult. He took one look at me and snarled, ‘You and your damn shoulder pads,’ reached out in fury and ripped my dress from neck to hemline. Then he stared at me in shocked amazement. The shoulders were still there; they were real. I burst into tears and he strode off set in total embarrassment. We got along pretty well after that.” - Joan Crawford from My Way of Life

[@akrenwinkle]

Cute story, but pretty silly. Joan got to wear the biggest shoulder pads of her life in "Mildred Pierce," even in her fur coat!

[@MariaFernanda-dr7pv]

Hello, is everything ok? I wanted to apologize because yesterday I posted a comment that you didn't like I just asked you to update Joan's Instagram! I suffer from anxiety (I already told you that) have patience with me i know I'm boring But I ask for an update because I love your Instagram But I don't want you to be afraid of me And don't forget to post because I asked! You didn't post yesterday Please answer me: will you update Joan's Instagram again? She really needs your help please answer me kisses God be with you

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@@akrenwinklein a later interview she noted the dress he ripped was one she bought from Sears. They would reconcile hence the shoulder pads in the film.

[@akrenwinkle]

@@goldduxt Stars and their publicists sometimes make up cute and interesting tall tales.

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@@akrenwinkle and sometimes men behave poorly.

[@ShaareiZoharDaas]

The 1940s were the slappingest ...

[@pv175]

One of my favourite movies. Watch it 3 or 4 times a year.

[@hanzwind]

I’ve seen this movie about 3,789,219 times I think.

[@CleverChimney]

Love this movie ❤

[@tj28308]

I never understand why she thought she's not a great actress. I think she's incredibly talented, natural, and modern.

[@lynngelski3604]

Joan Crawford ❤❤❤❤

[@judyvaughn761]

I absolutely love to Joan Crawford I watched all of her movies I had books she was great

[@faithbrown3412]

Love this movie

[@MariaFernanda-dr7pv]

love!

[@Italy55]

JC was amazing in this film.

[@lynryall1317]

Love it ...

[@williedaniel6194]

6 grade education Joan Crawford incredible

[@colleenhouse7869]

Harry Truman didn't finish high school, shows ya

[@anitarichmond8930]

I’m gonna have to buy this movie

[@lauram3129]

Great movie.

[@randilevson9547]

The Slapster strikes again. This time, Anne Blyth gets it, in 'Mildred Pierce.' Delicious.

[@williedaniel6194]

How many times ⏲️ was the poor girl slapped Joan Crawford

[@Vanillasweet3]

They can say a lot of things, but what they can’t say is Joan Crawford couldn’t act

[@MariaFernanda-dr7pv]

but this is not the best scene

[@cheddarcheese089]

*Slap* Sorry, you're quite right.

[@TranzVangal]

Lmao 😂

[@juicyfruit382]

Some of us make great co-workers but awful parents.

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“As I read [Mommie Dearest], I saw no resemblance between the woman Christina described and the mother I knew and loved.” - Cathy Crawford, daughter