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Trog (1970) #WarnerArchive #WarnerBros #Trog
Joan Crawford stars as an anthropologist who discovers a living missing link to man's animal past. Deep within a hidden cave, Dr. Brockton (Crawford) discovers a terrifying hairy figure with red-rimmed eyes--a living troglodyte. Dr. Brockton takes this living specimen of humanity's cave-man ancestors back to her laboratory, where she believes she can teach the proto-human to learn and to communicate. Instead, the creature breaks free and goes on a terrifying, murderous rampage.
Directed By Freddie Francis
Starring Joan Crawford, Michael Gough, Bernard Kay
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[@cliff9685]

Joan did look wonderful in this. Her face was still striking. She had so much more to give acting wise and it's sad this was her last motion picture. I'm sure she was always hoping for another return to glory.

[@yonnaxoxo13]

I know I'm like damn she still looks the same. idk what she bathed in or use but she really looks the same as she did when she was young.

[@GiftSparks]

Yes, I was thinking the same thing. She still looked stunning. And all the more so given that this was a super low budget movie that didn't spend big bucks on hair, make-up and wardrobe.

[@kendrickjacobsen3938]

cliff9685 she does look great and I'm sure her acting was the only bright spot of this movie.

[@everythingclassic1705]

Well, it was reported that she used tapes to achieve a temporary lift on her face for this film. Tapes were also occasionally used by other stars of a certain age at that time, including Marlene Dietrich and Bette Davis. It made them look younger and feel more confident.

[@cliff9685]

EverythingClassic yes! I know Lucille Ball used them heavily. At least it gave them another alternative to surgery. Joan still looked like Joan and not like some alien 👽 like some of today's celebs. By the time Lucy's last series Life with Lucy her eyebrows were in the middle of her forehead!

[@chrisn7259]

It's shocking that this was the best of the scripts being offered to someone of Crawford's stature at this point in her career. She deserved better.

[@Kaboomboo]

Going to television didn't hold the same prestige as it does today. With such grand production values nowadays a big movie star can appear on television show and not lose any status. Back in Joan's days though, going to television was seen as a huge step backward and often beneath them. It wasn't unusual for big stars to make television appearances from time to time, but recurring characters not so much. It's the same reason Jayne Mansfield turned down the role of Ginger on Gilligan's Island, which is a shame because instead she did cheap tavern/dive bar shows which is what ultimately led to her death when the show became extremely successful.

[@teptime]

She refused any part but the lead. How many films have a 65 year old female lead?

[@InFltSvc]

Chris N Not really , she had her time and she was a nut job. She paid for her kids and used them for PR. Her Time was over and she could not retire and let it go so she brought it on herself

[@davidmorrison2069]

Joan Crawford actually did a soap for a short while and it was kind of absurd too. Her daughter Christina was a regular on a soap, I forget the name of it and Christina got fairly sick and was going to be out of commission for a while so they were going to drop her character.....but Joan Crawford suggested that she fill in for Christina and play her character on the soap until Christina got better which she did. It was kind of absurd though since Joan Crawford was like 30 years older than her daughter.

[@oklahomorose]

@@davidmorrison2069 The soap that Christina was on was called "The Secret Storm".

[@roncushman5004]

Joan was the saving grace of this film. She treated it with dignity and respect.

[@benmarleor]

At 65, Joan was simply stunning. I never knew this movie existed until I saw "Feud." I think she deserved a more graceful end than this B-movie, but the way she delivers her lines is just as stunning as her ageless beauty.

[@Anteroization]

she would enjoy this revival curiosity about her in the 21 century, new generations adoring her.

[@c17sam90]

I actually think she would have moved to have been in one of these modern day big franchises and signing autographs etc just knowing her work was beloved and she had a character people loved

[@jessemonster7292]

So true, but her soul can rest happily knowing at least lol 😊❤

[@mgeek1]

"Feud" brought me here. It takes a talented actress to bring that kind of dialogue to life. She's completely believable, even though she didn't really know what the hell she was saying most of the time. THAT'S acting.

[@williamwallace5857]

Yep, Feud also brought me here.

[@jimbuchelt307]

Also, they did fewer scenes with longer timing--which unfortunately contributed to an already below average film even further downgraded. Yes: it was sad that this had to be her final film.

[@rodlabbe2976]

Don't believe everything you saw in Feud.

[@HunterBidenCocaineBag]

Joan was always a professional. A superior actress in every sense of the word!

[@alexandreintouch1847]

that's Crawford always gave 100% no matter how crappy the project was ..100% !

[@charmingboi77]

You can see not only her dedication to a role she didn't care for, but also the pain in her eyes, as she no doubt recalls her glory days long past, with each word coming out of her mouth. She really was a legend.

[@manryhood]

Her little laugh when she told the guy to look in the mirror. I'm dead 😂😂😂

[@Deva7]

Joan was so beautiful in this. The most amazing eyes.

[@a.bourne6386]

What an actress. She draws you into the performance. Her features are striking, the manner she delivers each line-wonderful. You'd think she spent decades as an anthropologist. Feud brought me.

[@saner6888]

I was 8, I’ve never forgotten this movie but have met few who remember it!

[@richierichnumber1]

"Joan was one of the greatest stars that ever came out of the studio system."

[@danielemoura1983]

Joan was fresh and beautiful till the end! And it's amazing that even in a movie like Trog she is still with her elegance and convincing good acting skills! She was a professional, no matter what!! And I admire her truly for that!!!

[@phoenixxiong3761]

Just imagine if Joan had been given the chance to play Madame Curie. She would've SLAYED it!v

[@olie171]

I like Joan but Greer Garson did a phenomenal job in Madame Curie.

[@marcozonetti6648]

Joan Crawford died before the prime time soap operas' golden era. She could have been great in Dynasty, Falcon Crest, Dallas, Flamingo Road and so on. Many scenes and dialogues from Dynasty recalled Joan's movies of the 50's.

[@fabtastic2]

She actually filmed a tv movie that was to serve as a pilot for a primetime soap but the network didn't pick up the option so it just aired as a one off made for tv movie. It was called Della.

[@marcozonetti6648]

and she's silver-haired gorgeous there :)

[@winecrimesfoodandtime7119]

Very true

[@KingTriton1837]

zacthecatty35 yes she did! That show was my shit back in the day!!!!

[@josebenito15]

According to John Waters, Crawford in this film, said her lines as they would have been written by Shakespeare. I never saw the whole film but it looks very funny and campy. Crawford never disappoints

[@artivism4068]

God. Joan Crawford. I cant believe this was her last film. She looks amazing. Even better than she did when she was younger in my opinion. I am in awe of her work and her legend.

[@olegr6019]

OMG, even in this shitty movie, she gave us an Oscar-worthy performance.

[@vastolive8]

The blonde reporter in the scene is Olivia Newton-john Older sister Rona

[@cliff9685]

Say what you will about this movie, I was captivated for the entire clip! Trog is still a fun movie!

[@nina1522]

Yes, it is certainly not without its campy charm. I liken it to an Ed Wood movie, certainly not good cinema, but enjoyable nonetheless.

[@mdmphd]

That's a lot of information handed to us in two minutes - done very well at that. I liked this movie as a kid in the Hammer catalog. I'm more impressed now that I know more of Joan's work.

[@williedaniel6194]

Joan Crawford deserves a Oscar for this performance 1970

[@KanishQQuotes]

The actor who plays trog actually had nice things to say about crawford

[@scattysafari7742]

Joan shouldnt have been embarrassed by this film. It's easy to be good with a good script. It's the actors who acquit themselves despite the terrible material (e.g Billy Zane) that have my admiration. She's still not phoning it in & giving a hella performance. Watching Ben Kingsley not give a shit in so many films is way more frustrating.

[@mickkiesmith9110]

I haven't had the pleasure of watching "Trog", in it's entirety, since the mid 70's/80s. Yup, that long. Am watching it now, on a movie app i've just recenty found, in PlayStore.

[@tjp2109]

Whenever Joan is onscreen at anytime, you can't take your eyes off her. She literally steals every scene.

[@gaden74]

Still very beautiful

[@carrieanneatreides6240]

Ashaki Gaden Wasn't she? ❤

[@jessemonster7292]

Man I wish joan could have known how much future generations would have adored her!! Its rly not fair when she saw this film she said "well if that's the way I look then will never see me again" and retired... so sad it's not even a bad movie.😔 Idk why everybody thought it was so horrible. Honestly 🤔🤷‍♂️❤

[@Kaboomboo]

Wow Joan was still beautiful even after all those years. Amazing!

[@BevanvanderMerwe]

Goodness I love Joan Crawford and Michael Gough together!

[@rjddurhamnc]

The one and only Crawford, bullying a troglodyte into submission!! It's too fabulous for words!!

[@zzrsteve7934]

OMG! I saw this in it's original release in theaters. I didn't even know who Joan was at the time. I was only 14.

[@blackpinups]

Joan was prettier than Jessica as Joan. Joan was just a beautiful woman.

[@benoit9503]

That s not nice to say as far as i concerned.... Was cleopatra more pretty as miss liz taylor? It's just a show.

[@buffedtrainer1]

Jessica was HORRIBLE. Even Faye Dunaway was better in Mommie Dearest.

[@user-mg1bp5my2b]

@@buffedtrainer1 me when i lie

[@PaulDoe79]

Seeing this parodied in Feud I expected to find Crawford's acting terrible but it was actually rather good.

[@viantzpradz4771]

Joan Crawford save the entire movie...!!!

[@ariadnalence]

She was so beautifulllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

[@estebangue]

Que hermosa que se veía aquí Joan Crawford. Bellísimos ojos

[@cinsationalcinema1776]

Great clip of TROG. I love how it matches the scene they did on Feud.

[@woohooboy]

An actress of Joan Crawford's stature must have known by this point how far her movie career had fallen when all she was being offered were leading roles in low budget English horror films. Older actresses today now enjoy the chance of doing quality projects. Pity that option wasn't there for Crawford. Still like the professional she was, Crawford commits to the part even if the production is well beneath her.......

[@edub90]

maybe she was helping a friend out, who was coming up as a producer or writer, you have no idea of her intentions, so please be gone.

[@allengreene9954]

@@edub90 It still was well beneath her talents.

[@PandoraKyss]

She was still so striking. If I'd seen her on the street, I'd have recognized her instantly, but if she was just a regular woman, I'd likely have to stare in admiration at just how she appeared and carried herself. It's more than just her physical features, which alone are wonderful, but just her whole demeanor. How she'd move her eyes. It was like all those years in the silent films still translated through, finding expression in more than just words.

[@foreoW]

If the makers of TROG had put even a fraction of the effort into making this tosh, that Joan does (and always did) with her performance, they would have made a pretty decent film. She was the ultimate professional and this silly film would be utterly forgotten if she wasn't its star.

[@Garsons-oq4lh]

Not only Trog but Berserk and I Saw What You Did could've been done better. Maybe Strait Jacket too.

[@diva1675]

This is superb acting in such bad film. She gives a great performance

[@edub90]

she's a professional

[@fredator2012]

Joan was a great actress!!! It shows!!!

[@skiff315]

Had to take a look after Feud, Joan Crawford is just class

[@hozonkai9967]

So gracious! It's hard to believe she was pushing 70. Something tells me that "Mommie Dearest" is either a lie or exaggeration.

[@2getha5eva]

I'm sure some of it was true- but exaggerated. The wire hangers story seems false. (Seeing as it changed at least three times from book to movie and back to book.)

[@mcj5306]

She’s AMAZING!! A REAL movie star. Even in a “B Movie” she shines and she’s soooo elegantly beautiful!!

[@rjddurhamnc]

This is the greatest movie ever made

[@buffedtrainer1]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sharksport01]

I bet she never said Sperm in any other movie.

[@jesssecrest89]

SharkSport omg, I just kept repeatedly saying sperm after that. I wasnt expecting Joan Crawford to say sperm.

[@kendrickjacobsen3938]

SharkSport couldn't believe it either but she totally pulls it off. She was an incredible actress.

[@DEAD-FROM-NY]

Her mouth was too full of it.

[@ClarenceFisher]

I WONDERED if I should go there, but you did. Kudos to your pioneering spirit

[@kaysmith1666]

The fact is she never said that untill this part of the movie

[@KingTriton1837]

She was still pretty here!!! She had the most beautiful eyes!

[@mikehudson8884]

Even in this B movie aged 65 she looks so glamourous.

[@JoeMartinez-vh5cv]

Lolol why this movie wasn't nominated for the Oscars is beyond me.

[@socksal]

Ms. Crawford said "sperm". My soundbite library is now complete.

[@mcoo465]

Damn! Joan gave it her all! Fantastic. Her “serious “acting in this silly movie is brilliant! Like Adam West in the Batman series

[@Blumoon_vii]

Even in her last movie,she gave it all

[@Nina-rg8es]

Trog, is that your favorite birthday present? Then that's the one you may keep

[@alexanderdaugherty]

omg hahahah

[@edgeof1956]

I had read or heard that this movie was so low budget that Joan had use her car as a dressing room.

[@nassauguy48]

Just like she told Louis B. Mayer in "Mommie Dearest". They could give her any bad script, and she would always make it work!

[@2getha5eva]

That was Faye Dunaway in Mommie Dearest.

[@rjddurhamnc]

I love this movie.

[@GristleP2]

Hey, a pay check is a pay check.

[@benoit9503]

In day another day, you can see the tribute from Judi Dench to Joan when Bond is saved and savaged , kept in a labpratory. Dench is wearing the same kind of clothing keeps hands in pockets etc....

[@lukeallan8876]

Joan crawford was a great actress I must admit. She had great screen presence. & Bettie Davis was so talented

[@philipdraper7284]

Joan treated Trog as if he were Robert Montgomery, Franchot Tone or Clark Gable 😂

[@JCarlosCS1221]

Her eyes are gorgeous!!!

[@talos2373]

I remember seeing this movie at our Rialto theater in our little Texas town and thought how kind of this movie star to volunteer to do this movie just as I had thought when I saw Bette Davis in a Gunsmoke episode never realizing they had no real scripts for them at this points in the lives and the struggles they both were facing.

[@MoeGreensRightEye]

Joan Crawford nailed the part as Trog

[@alaina8391]

Even in her later years she was a great actress

[@arontamas5639]

Totally respect for Ms. Crawford!!!! That's called dedication! This movie was absolutely a trash but she kept being professional!

[@MightyGreedo]

Poppycock!

[@frankzito1]

Let us not forget how handsome, Trog is

[@toddbeaton1512]

Joan was such great actress

[@rjddurhamnc]

I love this film. TROG!!

[@MrJawstherevenge87]

She always tried her best

[@KanishQQuotes]

While mature actresses don't get good roles. But this was insulting. Her voice is so imposing

[@felix121984]

How does an 80 year old look this great !

[@strikeleather6503]

Joan used to dunk her face in iced water and witch hazel every day, that's how. Plus her Vodka consumption probably preserved her! 😂

[@lookandlisten5740]

Joan said this was her greatest and most demanding performance. Originally she was to play Trog, but she felt she was being typecast. So the roles were reversed even though it meant she had to shave daily before filming. She also said the biggest disappointed of her career was that the follow up Trog 2 'the musical" never got commissioned because Bette Davis bought the rights to the film just to spite her ..... This was all highlighted in Trogs best selling autobiography. "Trog".

[@CosmiKazie]

wait wasn't this guy the drummer streamer on twitch

[@bengilbert7413]

My favorite actress. She deserved better than this, but nevertheless her performance was great.

[@ME-vr1qi]

That’s my new catch word, when I don’t agree...POPPYCOCK!! Bahahaha 😂

[@zafarroz8600]

Joan Crawford could have done 10 seasons of cougar town any time. Flawless skin pre-botox era.In the finale Jessica Lange makes her look pathetic on Feud. No offense, but with all due respect, Jessica is still great. Emmy. Despite all the crap thrown at her, I think Joan Crawford is amazing.

[@kendrickjacobsen3938]

zafar Roz can't wait for Emmys next yr. I'm expecting nominations for the entire cast and an award for Lange. it will be a great tribute to Joan.

[@zafarroz8600]

yewbettchaaa!! hey... sarandons pretty spot on

[@tjp2109]

zafar Roz yes Lange did a good job. Not sure how anyone could have done better. I mean, it's impossible to capture the wonder and beauty that is Joan. I think Lange did better than Dunaway.

[@marcosvalenca]

I think it wasn't Jessica Langes fault. It was the script that made that portrait of Joan Crawford.

[@marcosvalenca]

Sure Jessica Lange played Crawford better than Faye Dunaway. The later played an exagerated version of the Hollywood actress.

[@ThePiratemachine]

Joan Crawford as Shelley Winters

[@davidallen508]

Delusional or not,”Mommie Dearest” by Christina Crawford is one of the most riveting and convincing books I have ever read.

[@ouranos0101]

She knew what Joan’s weaknesses are and she knew how to hurt her. What a terrible person she is. That book and film took the story of one of the most iconic and hard working woman in showbusiness and did almost irreversible damage to it. History will vindicate Joan. Hers is a story of strength, beauty, and discipline. A master of her craft.

[@jessemonster7292]

1:33 joan Crawford saying sperm 😂😂😂

[@algoyo]

"I implore you to let me go back and get my hypo gun"

[@thechildthatsgothisown1925]

“That’s not so far fetched… just take a look in the mirror!” A classic Crawford line that could have been picked right out of “The Women.”

[@vladimirenlow4388]

Ironic, isn't it, that this movie is about someone apparently frozen in time?

[@spectaclereplication]

You tell 'em Joan

[@jaydarwin2036]

This film isn't the greatest movie and not one if her finest performances however this is her last titled movie. And it was a British production. She was a LEGEND. Queen of Hollywood in the 1930s. She is Mildred pierce for Christ sake. She had EVERY man lusting over her. She will ALWAYS be QUEEN CRAWFORD to me!!

[@doinalright4552]

I watched Feud the other day and couldn't help but notice that trog does not have any hair on his arms as noticed by Joan (Jessica Lange) in Feud.

[@AnandajiRev.AllenReed1111]

Tell them Joan

[@corsicanupstart]

She's so striking and dignified, even in this silly movie.

[@ADAMSIXTIES]

No more photographs ever!

[@vitothepizzaguy7475]

ill tell you....for the 70s this is not bad

[@briancrouch4827]

All those ice baths and boric acid did keep her looking youthful tho

[@kaidanlane5708]

Man, if only Joan Crawford hadn't been so vain about her age and looks she could of had one hell of a second act on television. Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis, Barbara Stanwyck all made prestigious t.v movies and event series where they won Emmys, and Joan Crawford would of been perfect in that kind of medium. I also realize she was sick for the last couple years of her life. But even before that she became a recluse after seeing an unflattering picture of herself in a newspaper.

[@InYourHeadChangedMan]

Alfred from Batman was in this too

[@remyparaskovia5499]

Joan Crawford great acting, Sadly the movie was not up to her GREATNESS

[@liannapfister8255]

Ok the story & script are clearly campy nonsense but Joan makes me believe every word & looks good while doing it. What a queen.

[@christopherquinlan7839]

She's giving her all even in this shit storm of a movie. What a performer.

[@larrydelios7325]

Joan always brought her A game

[@losdesmayosdeNestor]

I highly recommend OasisSF Tv with their parody onstage of this movie. Hilarious and close to it