The abusive and traumatic adoptive upbringing of christina crawford at the hands of her mother, screen queen joan crawford, is depicted. April 5, 1908 october 6, 1989 was an american actress of film, television and theater. A feud between bette davis and faye dunaway never materialized in the same way that davis and crawfords decadelong vendetta, but that didnt stop davis from taking a. Davis began acting in films in 1931, initially as a contract player with universal studios, where she made her film debut in bad sister 1931. Also her work with bette davis was never discussed. In several interviews from 1988, bette davis throws serious shade at faye dunaway, with whom she costarred in the 1976 tv movie the disappearance of aimee. See more ideas about joan crawford, joan crawford mommy dearest and faye dunaway. Did portraying joan crawford in mommie dearest have a. Faye dunaway stars as aimee, bette davis costars as her domineering mother, and william jordan is maninthemiddle ormiston.
Insiders not surprised by faye dunaways alleged diva. Bette davis and faye dunaway in the disappearance of aimee in. She was noted for playing unsympathetic, sardonic characters, and was famous for her performances in a range of film genres, from. James woods, who costarred with bette and faye on aimee, singled out faye in a 1979 people magazine interview as the most unpleasant person he had ever worked with. She hit out at faye dunaway i would have happily dunaway with her. Faye dunaway being sued for calling assistant a little. Faye dunaways decadeslong reputation for bizarre diva. Bette davis and faye dunaway in the disappearance of aimee in 1976 nbc davis said to be one of the most cantankerous women in hollywood during her era agreed. Faye dunaway is having a rough summer once called the worst person in hollywood by bette davis, the academy award winner is once again in.
Faye dunaway is amazing as aimee, with bette davis as her controlling and manipulative mother. Davis, who had 31 film roles under her belt including an acclaimed display. Even with faye dunaway doing her darnedest to grab as many scenes of this film as she possibly could, all of her efforts didnt work. Also in 1976, dunaway appeared as the lead in the madefortelevision movie, the disappearance of aimee, in which she costarred with bette davis. An old tonight show clip has been making the rounds thanks to daviss bitter reminisces about working with faye dunaway on the 1976 tv movie. That, in addition to being an all around diva and such a bitch that nobody wanted to hire her or work with her again. This madefortv movie takes no sides in the controversy, offering generous space to both theories. With bette davis, james stewart, melinda dillon, priscilla morrill. You must remember this is the podcast that tells the secret and forgotten history of 20thcentury hollywood. Faye dunaway being sued for calling assistant a little homosexual.
On the surface this made for tv movie seems to be about the disappearance, in 1929, of the christian evangelist, sister aimee simple mcpherson faye. And the child portraying christina is amazing as well, a real scene stealer. Following her oscar win, dunaway took another break from acting to figure out her personal life. Her bestknown movies included bonnie and clyde 1967, the thomas crown affair 1968, chinatown 1974, three days of the condor 1975, network 1976, and mommie dearest 1981. Did joan crawford really want faye dunaway to play her in. Faye dunaway is an american actress who appeared in over seventy films, thirty television shows, thirteen plays and two music videos. In an exclusive interview with nbc nightly news anchor lester holt, legendary actress faye dunaway speaks out publicly for the first time about the. With faye dunaway, dick van dyke, ken howard, george coe. Faye dunaway was a nightmare during making of mommie. With bette davis, david ackroyd, rosanna arquette, rene auberjonois.
Regarded as one of the greatest actresses of her generation, she was one of the leading actresses during the golden age of new hollywood. When she surfaced, she claimed that she had been kidnapped and held prisoner in mexico. With faye dunaway, bette davis, james sloyan, james woods. The sets are impressive, clothing is appropriate, and the actors give the feel that you are really seeing joan living her life. Mommie dearest star dishes faye dunaway carol ann rutanya alda bares all at sfs castro theatre duration. Dunaway received a standing ovation by a crowd of 5,000, and declared in an emotional speech following the tribute she received, my fans and my friends have supported me in this search for all these years, and i thank you from all of my heart, and without you, i would not be the same faye dunaway.
Faye dunaways tea at five firing comes after decades of. In several interviews from 1988, bette davis throws serious shade at faye dunaway, with whom she costarred in the 1976 tv movie the. With a career spanning 60 years and 100 acting credits, she is regarded as one of the greatest actresses in hollywood history. Mommie dearest dvd mommie dearest has never looked so good. Faye dunaway, american actress known for her tense, absorbing performances on the stage and in films. The disappearance of aimee tv1976 dvd faye dunaway. Woods went on to say dunaway was so rude and that if the notoriously illtempered bette davis, who also appeared in the tv movie, can be nice to. The disappearance of aimee is a 1976 american madefortelevision biographical drama film directed by anthony harvey and starring faye dunaway as the evangelist aimee semple mcpherson, costarring bette davis, james sloyan and james woods. Quotes talking to a female interviewer softness and femininity like yours people dont expect of me. Davis was initially seen as unappealing by studio executives, and was assigned to a string of bmovies early in her career.
A young couple moves to a quiet new england village, only to soon find themselves mixed up in mysterious rituals. Others claimed that she was off carrying on an affair with a married man. Bette and joan that she should warn joan crawford about. Faye dunaway was a nightmare during making of mommie dearest, remembers costar by editors january 28, 2014 at 8. Mommie dearest wasnt the one thing that tanked dunaways career, although it helped. Susan sarandons bette davis jokingly tells dominic burgess victor buono in the finale of feud.
Faye dunaways decadeslong reputation for diva behaviour. Bette davis explains why she disliked impossible queerty. Joan praised faye was one of her generations greatest actresses. Faye dunaway also in 1976, dunaway appeared as the lead in the madefortelevision movie, the disappearance of aimee, in which she costarred with bette davis. Bette davis had one of the sharpest tongues in the history of hollywood. Christina crawford, author of mommie dearest, interview. Aspiring actress eva duarte rises from a minor celebrity to the wife of a powerful argentine dictator, but her all consuming fiery rage. Dunaway famously played joan crawford in mommie dearest in which she delivered one of the most memorable line deliveries in cinematic history, but davis experience with dunaway comes from the. Joan crawfordbette davisold moviesgreat moviesdear costumefaye dunawaycinemamovies. Once called the worst person in hollywood by bette davis, the academy award.
With faye dunaway, diana scarwid, steve forrest, howard da silva. Joan crawford wasnt the only movie star to get a bad maternal rap. Director bernie dodd hires alcoholic hasbeen actor frank elgin and strikes up a stormy relationship with the actors wife georgia. In 1926, famous evangelist aimee semple mcpherson disappeared for six weeks. Faye dunaway celebrity profile check out the latest faye dunaway photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. She also said if ever they made a movie about her, she wanted faye to play her. The movie is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a mediasavvy religious celebrity. Bette davis probably never had an orgasm in her life. Someone should have taken a wire coat hanger to her ass. See more ideas about joan crawford, faye dunaway and i movie.