This glamorous actress raised herself from brutal poverty to Academy Award-winning stardom through guts, determination and hard work. Joan Crawford has endured as one of the most popular icons of the movies. She was an early role model to young women who were drawn to her image as a stylish and magnetic power, and an actress of unquestioned independence. Included are clips from Sally, Irene and Mary, Our Dancing Daughters, Grand Hotel, The Women, A Woman's Face, Mildred Pierce, Sudden Fear, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?, and Strait Jacket.