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"I never go out unless I look like Joan Crawford the movie star." - Joan Crawford
Joan Crawford is still loved by so many people throughout the world and if the fans are lucky there are random events scheduled
to pay tribute to Joan. These events might be a showing of one of her many films, a retrospect of her career or just a gathering
of fans. This page will feature upcoming and past events, some with photos and descriptions of these Joan Crawford events
that happen throughout the years. If you have attended a Joan Crawford Event and have photos and a story you would like to,
please send your photos in to jcrawford1904@yahoo.com - Enjoy!
Below is a list of upcoming Joan Crawford events, movies and other related gatherings involving Joan Crawford. If you're aware
of a film viewing or any other related event going on in your area, please email me at jcrawford1904@yahoo.com
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Strait Jacket (1964)
Friday, June 13th at sundown in Washington DC. The film will be shown on the lawn at Hillwood Estate; cost $15.
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Gay film festival organizer One in Ten presents:
Lucy Harbin (Joan) is released from a mental asylum after a twenty year stay. Her crime? Killing her husband and his mistress
with an axe, a brutal crime that her daughter, Carol (Diane Baker) witnessed as a child. After getting her life back in order,
Carol now a bride to be must deal with the fact that her mother is being released from the asylum. However, there's no happy
homecoming here. When the body count starts to stack up again, it seems Mommy is back to her axe wielding ways...
Strait Jacket
Friday, June 13th at sundown in Washington DC!
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Johnny Guitar (1954)
Sunday, June 29th at the Charlotte, NC main library. The film will be shown as part of their summer Western series; cost FREE.
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Charlotte, North Carolina main library presents:
In an unusual twist on the western genre, Johnny Guitar focuses on two women, Vienna (Joan) and Emma, (Mercedes McCambridge)
both hell bent on destroying each other. With Emma being the largest land owner in the area, she sees Vienna's dream of opening
a town (once the railroad goes through), as a major threat. In love with the bad boy outlaw, Dancin' Kid (Scott Brady) and
watching his affections turn to Vienna, Emma in an attempt to preserve her own sanity, decides she must destroy them, permanently.
Strait Jacket
Sunday, June 29th at the Charlotte, NC main library!
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The Unknown (1927)
Saturday, July 12th at 10pm in San Francisco, California at the Castro Theatre!
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The Silent Film Festival presents:
Nanon (Joan) is the daughter of circus owner, Antonio Zanzi (Nick De Ruiz), she is also the assistant to one of the more bizarre
circus acts, that of 'Alonzo the Armless' (Lon Chaney).A fugitive on the run from the law and using the circus as a hideout,
Alonzo keeps his arms hidden from the other performers, only pretending he's armless as he throws knives and shoots guns at
Nanon with his feet.
The Unknown
Saturday, July 12th at 10pm in San Francisco, California at the Castro Theatre!
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Mildred Pierce (1945)
Wednesday, July 16th at 7:00pm in Palm Springs, Cal State San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus.
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Palm Springs International Film Society presents:
Told in flashbacks, Mildred Pierce starts with gun shots at a beach house and the appearance of a victim in a body bag. It
is only through Mildred's (Joan) interrogation at Police Headquarters that we begin to understand what really happened. The
story centers around doting mother, Mildred Pierce and her eldest daughter, Veda (Ann Blyth). A bratty teenager who gets what
she wants, when she wants it, it's clear that Mildred will stop at nothing to appease her every whim. However, Mildred's seemingly
perfect world is shattered when she finds out her husband, Bert (Bruce Bennett) is having an affair with a neighborhood woman,
Mrs. Biederhof (Lee Patrick).
Mildred Pierce
Wednesday, July 16th at 7:00pm in Palm Springs, Cal State!
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Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
Wednesday, July 23rd at 7:00pm in Palm Springs, Cal State San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus.
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Palm Springs International Film Society presents:
Jane Hudson (played by Julie Allred as a child ) was a child star of the vaudeville stage in 1917 who was billed as "Baby
Jane." She was a spoiled brat who demanded an ice cream, or else she would not greet her fans. Her father gave in. Her
sister, Blanche (played by Gina Gillespie as a child), watched with sadness as Jane, who always got her way, was idolized
by her adoring public. As the two reach maturity, however, Jane (Bette Davis) loses both her appeal and her talent, and Blanche
(Joan) develops into a beautiful and renowned film actress.
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?
Wednesday, July 23rd at 7:00pm in Palm Springs, Cal State!
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Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
Monday, August 11th at 6:30pm in Washington DC on Pennsylvania Avenue!
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The National Theatre All About Bette film festival presents:
Jane Hudson (played by Julie Allred as a child ) was a child star of the vaudeville stage in 1917 who was billed as "Baby
Jane." She was a spoiled brat who demanded an ice cream, or else she would not greet her fans. Her father gave in. Her
sister, Blanche (played by Gina Gillespie as a child), watched with sadness as Jane, who always got her way, was idolized
by her adoring public. As the two reach maturity, however, Jane (Bette Davis) loses both her appeal and her talent, and Blanche
(Joan) develops into a beautiful and renowned film actress.
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?
Monday, August 11th at 6:30pm in Washington DC on Pennsylvania Avenue!
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The House of Crawford
Every last Friday night of the month at The Metro Bar, 9PM on 2123 Market St at Church San Francisco.
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The Metro Bar presents:
Jane Hudson (played by Julie Allred as a child ) was a child star of the vaudeville stage in 1917 who was billed as "Baby
Jane." She was a spoiled brat who demanded an ice cream, or else she would not greet her fans. Her father gave in. Her
sister, Blanche (played by Gina Gillespie as a child), watched with sadness as Jane, who always got her way, was idolized
by her adoring public. As the two reach maturity, however, Jane (Bette Davis) loses both her appeal and her talent, and Blanche
(Joan) develops into a beautiful and renowned film actress.
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?
Every last Friday night of the month at The Metro Bar in San Francsico!
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Below is a list of past Joan Crawford events, movies and other related gatherings involving Joan Crawford. If you have attended
a Joan Crawford event and have photos and a story you would like to, please send your photos in to jcrawford1904@yahoo.com
Joan Crawford fan, contributor and friend, Mark Toscani attended the Pride in Philadelphia on June 8th. Mark had a kissing
both to raise money for a wellness center in his partner name. A flayer of Joan kissing Jimmy Stewart from "The Ice Follies
of 1939" was used to promote the event! Congrats Mark on raising a hefty amount of money for the wellness center. Thanks
Mark!
Every last Friday night of the month at The Metro Bar there is a drag show called, "The House of Crawford." The
drag show honors Joan Crawford and her many looks! Since this is an ongoing event, many more pictures from this event will
be added. Stay tuned! Big thanks to Darwin and Danny!
On April 2, 2008, The Castro Theatre had a double feature - "Harriet Craig" and "Back Street" were being
played. The dueling divas were Joan Crawford and Susan Hayward. Joan won! I attended the event with Joan fan, Darwin Bell
and friends. Enjoy the photos below!
On February 25, 2008, UCLA hosted a film and discussion tribute on Joan Crawford in Los Angeles, CA.!! I was fortunate to
attend. The event was inspired by the release of the book "Not the Girl Next Door" by Charlotte Chandler. Among
the attendees were author, Charlotte Chandler, Joan's former publicist, Warren Cowan, writer, Kevin Thomas, actor, co-star
& friend Cliff Robertson, lifelong secretary Betty Barker, historian, Sean Sobeck, Joan's grandson, Casey LaLonde and
many more! Enjoy the photos below.
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