Joan Crawford | UNEDITED Interview (December 1966)

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[@glennjones6574]

It's amazing how beautifully people used to speak . Even someone with a 5th grade education. How devolved we've become.

[@marilynwillett804]

WHY I SPIT ON EBONICS, OR TODAY'S IGNORANT MADE UP WORDS.

[@Mk-yg4vf]

Almost like a foreign language. I watched all the old black and white movies and sometimes when they spoke I would have to rewind and listen again. It’s a real shame how the English language has deteriorated.

[@paulsmith8510]

Have you heard college educated kids today??? Lol. Maybe stopping at 5th grade would benefit.

[@DeedeeSch1]

I said the same thing. She spoke so very well. Today, college graduates don’t speak that well.

[@arieloates5334]

Just because she has never surpassed the 5th grade doesn’t mean she still had a 5th grade education she’s clearly self taught! You people are so indoctrinated by this BS American education system!

[@CarrieMilburn]

Proof right here that you don't need botox, fillers and facelifts to grow old gracefully, and beautifully. She is STUNNING at 60!

[@TheSuperHarrygeorge]

This is what a Hollywood Legend looks like . Professional, poised, articulate and charismatic. A truly great actress.

[@deniece0821]

Definitely! An exceedingly rare amount of modern actresses/actors could even hold a candle to her! If any!

[@Bananadiva1]

No matter what people believe about her personal life, one thing should never be forgotten ... Joan Crawford was an immensely talented actress. Sadly this often gets overlooked.

[@dawnvalentine74]

Her eldest daughter ruined her in the eyes of the public. Thank goodness, her younger children defended her.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

@@dawnvalentine74 Joan Crawford's twin daughters, Cathy and Cindy have said that she was a decent person and that Christina told nothing but lies about their mother.

[@Iiwii11]

It seemed pretty obvious to me that Christina was angry about being left out of her will so she wrote a lot of lies about her to make money. It’s a shame that she got all that attention.

[@ladedalounge]

Amazing how she remained beautiful

[@deniece0821]

You know, when _Mommie Dearest_ first came out, I believed it and thought Ms. Crawford was a tyrant. (In my defense, I was only 12 years old.) The older I've gotten, the more I've read, heard and observed; I now think that Christina was full of 🐂💩. I think it was a pathetic and petulant attempt for attention and fast money. I believe that Ms. Crawford was probably a stern and firm but loving mother. I believe Christina and Christopher were just butt-hurt over being financially omitted from Ms. Crawford's Will.

[@twobrokeguyz1214]

"Everybody knows too much about stars nowadays" Oh honey.... if you'd only known what the future had in store.

[@THREESISTERS15]

We will never see talent and personalities like the Golden days of Hollywood

[@LUIS-ox1bv]

There is not one single female celebrity in films today that can rival Crawford. She was among a constellation of stars not matched in an industry now stocked with adolescent wannabes.

[@lasuvidaboy]

Absolutely incredible how her formal education ended after the 5th grade. She certainly pulled herself up and became one of Hollywood’s greatest stars.

[@sxnico]

THE GREATEST OF ALL!

[@arontamas5639]

Oh my god people with two degrees do not sound like this well-articulated than she did..... It's so enjoyable to listen to her whatever she says.....

[@rebeccamontague9811]

Testiment to her intelligence.

[@Daniela-Christianson]

I'd bet she had a high IQ

[@marilynwillett804]

That woman answered fan mail PERSONALLY.

[@bayoubabe6698]

How on Earth was Joan able to remain such a beauty all those years? I’m fascinated♥️

[@rosethorne5066]

She took very good care of her skin.

[@robertjackson5645]

Bone structure is EVERYTHING.

[@sueleslie2734]

Beautiful skin .

[@marilynwillett804]

Those expressive big blue eyes.

[@desiderata333]

And she SMOKED!! She must have taken excellent care of her skin. Amazing.

[@sukanyamukherjee1756]

This is what a mature, intelligent interview looks like. Sadly we don't see a lot of these today.

[@xcleezee9597]

Back in the day where movie stars and performers didn’t need publicists.. they had class and knew how to present themselves. But on the other hand the media back in the day weren’t so desperate for drama to make a story that they would twist things…. It was a totally different time! I honestly think I was born in the wrong era.

[@oliverv291]

Today stars tell all their personal business and they are all so trashy and low budget

[@ladywithhat6156]

Her daughter, Christina, does not have an ounce of Joan’s class nor sophistication…. Clearly from a very different gene pool. One cannot teach class to poor students.

[@Vikingvideos50]

What a beautiful face

[@ThePressingMatters]

This was absolutely riveting. I could not look away. She was so fascinating. She was honest and thoughtful, but she projected exactly what she should - grace, poise, intelligence, femininity, experience and beauty. Perfect interview.

[@seanshadrach5197]

Perfectly stated. Thank you.

[@larryshaver3568]

Joan looks very young for her age in this, she was almost 63

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Joan Crawford took very good care of herself.

[@PaullyMiller]

People like to call her fake, but she never had to be frank about her lack of formal education. I like that she was honest.

[@pariahnation4347]

The epitomy of sophistication, style and CLASS...Joan Crawford. Joan said it best. "The world today is so ANGRY". This was in the 60s. Imagine what she would say about the world today. I would just love to hear her opinion.

[@LUIS-ox1bv]

The world today has elected to drag its knuckles back to the caves.

[@joanns6160]

Love this. She is not making up the "politically " correct answer. She actually listens to the question, answers the question and moves on.

[@lorenzonotarianni1667]

This was pure class. How dare anyone tell me not to be nostalgic for the past? It was all much , much better then.

[@shakazulu3594]

She kept pointing out politely how rude the British press was with questions about age and wealth. Joan could give a smack down with a smile. 😂

[@cashmeremonroe7715]

I never knew how beautiful she was. No pumped up cheeks and lips or exaggerated lashes. Classic beauty!

[@florabamabelle6413]

She is so elegant! If she thinks people were angry in 60s - she would not believe the world today!

[@richardmills1505]

My God, she's always SO articulate! She doesn't stumble over her words.

[@direfranchement]

And only had a 5th grade education!

[@LaDivinaLover]

@@direfranchement only a 5th grade **formal** education. She studied on her own, and with tutors also, and she continued educating herself for the rest of her life. She had a voracious need to understand and be informed of things because she had such a shoddy fundamental education.

[@ducheau100]

She was so humble about her stardom and so well spoken!

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

There had been so many horrible lies told about this great actress.

[@malcolmmarshall5946]

I love her speaking voice. She certainly was poised and classy, but she also had a surprisingly down to earth neighborliness with people that was so charming.

[@ernestchacon4928]

The interviewer did an excellent job.

[@debbiejames3096]

When stars were stars.

[@claireangier3322]

I loved how when she smiled her face lit up, beautiful.

[@andiestewart7423]

Stars dressed so glamorous back then. I think Liz Taylor was the last one to dress that way and took it with her when she passed 😢

[@jacksquat2878]

Never saw Joan Crawford interviewed. She seemed pleasant enough, smart and likable. Much of what her adoptive daughter wrote about her in Mommy Dearest has been refuted by two of the siblings and people who personally knew Joan Crawford.

[@MrJawstherevenge87]

Imagine 5th grade education and she talks so exquisitely

[@EagleRockers]

I truly love watching Joan during the build up to the actual interview. So poised and yet ready for another cigarette. I find her very presence just fascinating. Lord, I wish this was in color! Thanks, Bryan, this is a goodie!

[@tajmulhall]

45 years later and her movies are still being played

[@lindaanthony7890]

Funny to read your comment. I just spent the last few days watching many of her films. Such a great actress right through the decades, and a great beauty.

[@historybuff7137]

Her eyes, something about them. She seems much more vulnerable than I imagined. She keep herself very composed.

[@bronte8989]

What elegance, tact, and poise. All such lost qualities these days. This is one of the best interviews I have ever seen.

[@cattycorner8]

She is wonderful.

[@adambrocklehurst4211]

She was so photogenic, even in old age.

[@eviesmail5447]

Such impeccable taste class and intelligence

[@sayitloudblcknproud]

She is quite exquisite. Great brows too!

[@dallasjones8185]

Agree, really beautiful. I never realized just how lovely.

[@ruthiemonroig1614]

We should all be so lucky as to look that good in our old age..she had age gracefully..no cosmetic surgery 🤔

[@janestclair3650]

She's not that old. I'm a Senior and wish I looked like that. No wrinkles or sagging skin

[@Sweetie_PieLo]

Class Act- we have no one in Hollywood left that seems this classy still.

[@DCGuy1997]

People keep writing this is a great quote:“You manufacture toys, you don’t manufacture stars.” That's exactly what the studio system did during her day. They manufactured stars. She's a perfect example of the studio system. Even the way she speaks was something she learned in the studio system. It's the mid-Atlantic accent. Not used by Hollywood anymore. She actually aged well and looked better as an older woman.

[@buschovski1]

Yes i think she looked beautiful as an older woman. And when she was very young.

[@kittenfuud]

Pear-shaped vowels. That's what my (to me) elderly 5th grade teacher tried to teach us in the early 1970s. Fascinating way of speaking, my mother spoke this way at formal events. And I'm from Washington State!

[@feathersmcgraw4848]

I agree - she looked better as she got older - it’s as if she grew into her looks

[@skymanoukarakis7453]

She's so regal in her own way, and she has an extraordinary voice and such a gorgeous smile. The sound of her voice is tranquil and deeply feminine. And she's so very articulate and elegant. What a superb actress. Wow.

[@lynevelyn1648]

All so true!! I’m sitting here very tired, but can’t stop watching!! Fascinating interview!!! “Regal” the perfect word to describe her!!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@dinspringstead6636]

One of the best actresses of all time. Deserved more than just the one Oscar.

[@Blumoon_vii]

She should've won in sudden fear

[@joconnor9256]

When she smiled , wow , absolute knockout 🥰

[@catalinaortoljo2821]

It's commendable the way she owns up to her mistakes. Mad respect.

[@marcco44]

what a legend.... she earned her status as one of the greats!!

[@clunney8883]

A Great natural beauty reminiscent of Grace Kelly!

[@mbutterfly8933]

Actresses of today should watch this and take a class from Ms.Crawford. They don’t make them like her anymore. She was the epitome of Hollywood class. Very admirable how she lived in the NOW and never thinks back of the past. A lot of us wish we could do that. She is an inspiration. What a class act. You can tell she took every single role she played, seriously. I loved how she spoke of rehersing “too much” as if one might lose that initial realness of the reactions on film. What an absolute perfections she was, and you clearly can see and feel that in her films. Her poise and praise for the newest starlets was inspiring and ones of today should take note before they “shade” their fellow peers. Her honestly is so appreciated. Not to mention her eyeliner was perfection! Thank you for sharing this fascinating interview.

[@rogerdodger8349]

I will always adore Joan Crawford. This is a lovely interview. The camera catches everything. She is poised and beautiful, and there is a sadness that comes through at times.

[@aprilsilvers381]

I thought so as well. I cantget over just how well she adapts. I am blown away especially after hearing her highest level of education was 5th grade. She radiats class

[@charliedavenport9609]

Really interesting interview, she actually listened and understood the questions. So poised and actually answered with mature responses. Great actress! Quite enjoyable

[@michaelswinford4674]

"you want to put them in your lap, in the palm of your hand..." Wise words for any actor.

[@tomalebine2778]

I love that: "I won't stop, I'll just remember." Her brain never stops and clearly remembers every detail of life. What a Queen, we were lucky to have her

[@heatheravant4679]

Extremely professional, articulate, warm hearted and gorgeous.

[@seank.9764]

Elegance personified. She looks fabulous here in typical decked out “Joan” fashion. The jewelry and the dress are exquisite along with the coiffure, pulled back to emphasize the classic features of that legendary face. Was there ever a profile like that? The straight, flawless nose and those giant eyes impeccably accentuated by the sensibly appointed false eyelashes. Those magnificent unbotoxed lips and, oh my god, those unforgettable eyebrows! Norma Desmond said it best…”we had faces then”! Class pure and simple.

[@kathryn9718]

She has such great poise that even if she told a lie you would never know it. She doesn't blink or look agitated at all. Very talented.

[@aprilsilvers381]

I dont think she lied at all. I think she was open, honest, thoughtful and said exactly how she feels. I think she had a full life and worked hard. A true inspiration. Yes, an inspiration

[@susanstancliff2937]

I was really surprised at how she has such a gentle spirit. Smiling, looking you straight in your eyes, polite,saying thank you…amazingly talented. I guess I watched so many of her scary movies I really didn’t know how sweet she could be. I was very touched with her softness as a woman, while being so successful.She could be very tough when she needed to be.

[@cattycorner8]

She was so beautiful. Even her voice is beautiful.

[@doakpaul9653]

You are missed Joan! Love all your movies.😊😘

[@jennifergongora9727]

I'm speechless...A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.!!!I AM IN AWE!! Thank u Joan♥️ she was born in San Antonio Texas

[@terrimarsh2103]

Thanks to my Grandmother, I used to watch all of the old Joan Crawford and Bette Davis movies when I was a kid. My Grandmother has been gone for a long time now but I still enjoy the old black and white movies. That is when Hollywood was great and people had a true love for acting.

[@alexgilmour5391]

At around 6:50 - 7:00 Joan says "I was born a woman and I think we're here to stay I'd like to be a part of that group" where her country drawl comes out, I so love that ☺️😀

[@Minlaroo]

I love Joan Crawford. I'll never forget the first time I saw Mildred Pierce, such a good movie!

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Joan Crawford was also great in Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? She gave Bette Davis a run for her money.

[@lunastarr1925]

every angle is breath-takingly photogenic

[@catirerubio]

A great smile. Plus she seems so smart. A lack of formal education does not mean “not smart”.

[@stevec1945]

Interviewer is all over the place with the questions as if he picked them out of a hat but she shows what a complete professional she was.

[@rescue.repair.reward]

She was stunning. Had the perfect nose, too.

[@tahaduri13]

I love how she is JOAN CRAWFORD every minute of the event, almost more so between takes than during..... it is just who she is which is the true secret for her enduring charm. Nothing is fabricated, it is exactly who she is, I think, even when she is alone at home. Brilliant !!!!!!! Thank you dear Concluding Chapter.....:))

[@TheConcludingChapterofCrawford]

Exactly, this really IS Joan. People attempt to claim Joan put up a false veneer as to who she was and how she behaved. She didn't. I have read intimate letters from her to close friends and relatives, and she always speaks the same as she does in her interviews. Likewise, I have been told this by those I've interviewed who knew Joan first-hand. It is a shame society is so jaded and misguided that any person who isn't publicly bashing others and using poor grammar is looked upon as "fake."

[@tahaduri13]

@@TheConcludingChapterofCrawford Amen.... I could not agree more. Excellence is threatening to many. She looked, acted, sounded and conducted herself so perfectly and with such observance of decorum and manners that many think it could not be real. But it was.... not to mention that it was all self-taught which is where she is such a rare human. We love her and I know she would still feel it given that the spirit is eternal and does not decay with the body that dies. Your work is so appreciated, CC, and is enjoyed day in and day out.

[@charliechilders6630]

@@tahaduri13 after watching this honest and very sincere interview, how could anyone believe all the wicked and evil crap about this beautiful person that christina wrote? Whenever you watch any of the many interviews that christina makes, you can obviously see that this person is so very much Disturbed and is a loose cannon. She seems to enjoy herself so very much and giggles and smirks as she enthusiastically tells her alleged stories about her mother. Go figure. 🤔😳🙄🧐😥👎

[@franciscocilloniz4216]

☆ .. Exactly .. , .. Tee .. 🙏🤶👂

[@helenthorpe1494]

@@charliechilders6630, Christina does not look interviewers in the eye. Liar all the way.

[@Incognito-vc9wj]

The definition of class, dignity and humility.

[@NKdidit.24]

Joan knew how to give an interview. The class and elegance is long gone. I wish the trash now days would learn from this lady on what it takes to become a legend

[@katsspace4688]

I didn’t want this interview to end…what a legendary star❤️❤️❤️

[@aprilsilvers381]

I know. I was mesmerized by her

[@angelabender8132]

The more I see of her the more I appreciate her. Intelligent, humble, clear, simple and very attractive in times when being over 60 meant to look very old. She was small but she always comes across as tall and powerful. Despite what they wrote after her death, she was respected by many in Hollywood and this interview proves why: she had inherited the 19th century elegance and poise that women had

[@jenniferlloyd9574]

In her book, My Way of Life, she lists herself to be 5'4 and 1/2".

[@lindaanthony7890]

Ann Blythe who worked with her in Mildred Pierce said she was wonderful to work with, very beautiful, and very much a lady.

[@XX-gy7ue]

JOAN CRAWFORD MADE SOME VERY GREAT MOVIES , BUT THIS INTERVIEWER IS ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR - HE'S A STAR IN HIS OWN RIGHT ! EVERY STAR SHOULD BE TREATED LIKE THIS , HE'S SO KNOWLEDGEABLE OF HER WORK , AND HER WORK WAS/IS SO IMPRESSIVE !

[@Themanwhocameback2]

He is quite good.

[@jeangare6585]

This is Philip Jenkinson A very popular film enthusiast and critic in the late sixties in the U.K.

[@markventrillo2582]

What a PRO - I could and do watch this over and over. Watching and listening to Joan answer every question with such poise and an understanding of how she's being viewed, the expectations of her status and experience, you really can learn a lot about how to listen and respond to any sort of interview or interaction with people in day to day life.

[@koloagirl]

Amazing interview! You would never think she only attended to 5th grade. She also had unbelievable bone structure and seemingly perfect skin at an older age…she was dedicated to keeping herself trim and beautiful. ❤

[@vlm5723]

The average person was much more educated than the average person of today. They were literate and articulate with the ability to think.

[@soccermommyNPC]

Well- she mentions only having a fifth grade education, and having to look up words from her scripts in the dictionary. I’d say that more impressive than her literacy skills is her grit, because the truth is she was much less educated than the average person of today, but she did not see this as a barrier that couldn’t be overcome. It’s honestly inspiring.

[@vlm5723]

@@soccermommyNPC I understood she only had a fifth grade education, which makes my point. The average person graduating from many U.S. High Schools today would not be able to compete with the literacy of a fifth grader of that generation. I guess we have different definitions of the concept of basic "education." My definition is reading, writing and verbal articulatenes. The ability to effectively communicate.

[@Palletknifepaint]

She’s gorgeous and the outfit and jewellery is amazing

[@kaocean]

Such poise and class, just love watching her!!

[@Ilostmyfob]

No one has eyes that look like hers. They were huge. She was pretty. Very pretty...

[@melisamorris2858]

I was born in the 80s. And even I love Joan Crawford. She was just phenomenal

[@clintgolub1751]

In a time prior to boxtox and lip injections on every instagram influencer, let alone celebrity, Joan truly was such a beautiful older woman. She didn’t even need excessive make-up or cosmetics to still have that innate grace about her.

[@landocalrissian3276]

Joan aged well. She is more beautiful than I realized.

[@julieestrella6603]

Some of the questions, in spite of, being terrible, ALL her answers were GREAT! One of my favorite actress! I am always mesmerized by her movies no matter how many times I seen them. She can never be forgotten! Thank You for downloading. I enjoy very much!

[@sorenaleksander2670]

The questions were really well thought out and kind of daring for the time...

[@mariacastro2682]

She should have won an Oscar for her performance in sudden fear ..if you only see one movie by her this is the movie.

[@curt5361]

I could watch the beginning over and over and over. She had so much presence. She had the perfect facial structure and knew how to work the camera. Golly, She's missed. RIP beautiful JC

[@lindaanthony7890]

Aside from being a great talent, she had that special something, presence or charisma, that made her a star. A legend.

[@lettylynton1932]

Joan is a genuine and courteous professional here with the British T.V crew. I love her kind words regarding Lionel Barrymore & George Cukor, and her humility when speaking of comments she made regarding Elizabeth Taylor. Joan Cawford is true class & dignity all the way! Thank you Bryan !!!

[@kathygrosvenor4464]

I have watched this interview no less than 50 times. Her poise, gentility, grace and strength shows no hint of her early life. As she was a conversationalist of epic proportions, her inner intelligence was something not many “stars” were known for. It make it difficult for me to believe what was in her daughter’s book. Perhaps the scenes were embellished to provide the maximum shock to fans and costars. We all have moments where we give in to frustration. As once a teen myself, I provided far more intensity to my own mother’s life! I continue to study Miss Crawford, finding only a woman of integrity and generosity, as opposed to the monster as was she often portrayed by her daughter. Joan is one of the few talented, intelligent, beautiful, dedicated and loyal “Stars” we will ever see. Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity to be part of your journey which is Joan Crawford. 🙏🪷❤️

[@veroniquelaurent3734]

She is such a consummate professional. The way she quickly put out that cigarette….it’s over

[@andygreen1a]

Thank you for this. Joan was so honest and open, such elegance and poise. Amazing to be able to see this, totally unedited.

[@andreawilkerson2006]

I always loved Joan Crawford. When you see the absolute poverty in her early life and her spirit of survival and struggle for success you have to have complete admiration for her. I think a lot of the negativity is unfounded. Unless you’ve walked in her shoes how can you possibly know her journey? She was a great actress and a true star.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Joan Crawford personally read and answered her fan mail.

[@058467]

That bling is gorgeous! She's really quite beautiful! One of the greatest actresses of our time!

[@user-my8xz6fp9r]

I am in awe of her….I had totally been wrong. She exhibits such class, kindness, humility, and beauty. My deepest respect to this wonderful person. ❤️

[@55hivealive3]

Such a smart business woman, she managed to get that Pepsi plug in without even having to utter the name of the product, now that's a star!

[@michelevitacca8902]

With delicacy and elegance to its maximum expression, a woman with immense inner and outer beauty. My admiration and respect for her.

[@richardmills1505]

What a gorgeous woman! I'd love to see this in colour in order to enjoy all her sparkle and exquisite jewels! ♥️ Joan.

[@royfr8136]

Sudden Fear was a great film. And she was very beautiful

[@angelcitygirl]

She is such a dazzling star! She was one of a kind. She really had a style and way about her. 💗

[@lenwelch2195]

Joan’s eyes give her away. She holds on to her dignity so tightly and is vulnerable to an implied insult.Before the interviewer starts asking questions you can see the fear in her eyes. She seemed to fear the unknown, she wasn’t sure what was going to be asked, how she would come off. Once she hears that he sat through repeated showings of one of her moves ,she knew he was a fan, that she was in a safe space. The woman Christina her adopted daughter describes is not found here, not a trace.She has such dignity. A true legend. I agree with her the world needs Romance when they go to the movies.

[@shanegrim5421]

So hard to believe she only had a 5th grade education. She speaks to eloquently as if she had a world class education.

[@lindaanthony7890]

The world is a classroom for any who are inclined to learn.

[@mariahbabe]

I'm 19 year old and she's my fave actress

[@tharold8639]

She's just stunning and such a lady.

[@kbcoop3249]

I don’t know how many times I’ve seen Mildred Pierce..one of my all time favorites 👍👍

[@johndean958]

beautiful to look at. Stunning beauty. Elegance and poise. very attractive. John ( Australia)

[@richardsmith4187]

Joan Crawford was such an amazing actress and my favorite movie is Mildred Pierce. I have watched this movie countless times ( maybe 30 ) and it still never gets old as the acting and story line are so good. If you have never seen it, take a look !

[@rastkorafaelkozlevcar7406]

She is absolutely stunning - still tremendously attractive in her sixties with that beguiling voice you can keep listening to for hours...

[@lindsaydrewett6659]

Joan Crawford made some fantastic movies, they really do not make them like this anymore, can watch and enjoy time and time again. Films made today lack so much of everything that made these movies so memorable.

[@70schick87]

Stunning. Probably one of the most hard working stars of her time and maybe even now!