Joan became a star first, which always irked her rival, who suggested her success had. The same feud that inspired such quotes as hollywoods first case of syphillis, i wouldn. The divine feud, author shaun considine describes a story from the hollywood reporter published soon after filming began on 1962s whatever happened to baby jane. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I have just finished reading a fantastically entertaining book about old hollywood, called bette and joan.
The epic story of these dueling divas is hilarious, monstrous, tragic, and the inspiration for the ryan murphy tv series feud starring susan sarandon and jessica lange. The divine feud is an american biography by shaun considine first published in 1989 and rereleased in 2017 by graymalkin media in paperback and as an ebook. Initially conceived as an anthology series, its first and only season bette and joan, which consists of eight episodes, chronicles the welldocumented rivalry between hollywood actresses bette davis and joan crawford during and after the. As an aries woman myself, i have always had a fascination with both joan crawford and bette davis. Feb 14, 2017 ryan murphys latest fx anthology, feud. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
This week sees the release of the 25th anniversary edition of the best book ever. Thats so much bull, davis retorted after hearing what crawford said, according to bette and joan. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Initially conceived as an anthology series, its first and only season bette and joan, which consists of eight episodes, chronicles the welldocumented rivalry between hollywood actresses bette davis and joan crawford during and after the production of their.
Joan became a star first, which always irked her rival, who suggested her. Although the author claims to have researched this book for 14 years, he. Its two biographies of two legends for the price of one. The biography focuses on the celebrated, longterm feud of hollywoods two iconic screen legends, bette davis and joan crawford.
Tomorrow monday i will be looking at a possible venue for this work to be exhibited in. Sep, 2017 bette davis former assistant, author of a new book about the screen legend, confirms davis story that joan crawford was bisexual and once tried to seduce her. I find it very interesting that none of the publicity, or information on the series even on imdb, mentions this book which details the exact same events. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Why did joan crawford and bette davis fall out and when. The only thing missing from the book was the story of joans famous last words. Although the author claims to have researched this book for 14 years, he only interviewed crawford and davis each once. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Its fun, fast paced, gossip filled, candid,and unbelievable.
The divine feud recreates the legend in fascinating terms, giving the story great scope, telling all, and repeating all. The new gala edition has additional material including a chapter on mr considine tracking down missing stolen. Planned anthology series centering on famous feuds, including bette davis and joan crawford that is discontinued at the moment. The divine feud, shaun considine writes that tone loved working with davis. Why bette davis and joan crawfords feud lasted a lifetime. This is why bette davis and joan crawford fell out. Many of the references are rather casually cited by. Glamorous, merciless, and cruel, their feud became the stuff of legends. As each fading star tried to outshine the other, lives were upended and reputations were destroyed. Created by ryan murphy, jaffe cohen, and michael zam, it premiered on fx on march 5, 2017. Very much enjoyed and will definitely be listening again. The book also explores the famous feud between the two. The book, which i bought last week, was first published in 1989 and it has been in print ever since. Bette and joan, the first installment of the new fx anthology series from ryan murphy, tells the story of the legendary rivalry between joan crawford jessica lange and bette davis susan sarandon during their collaboration on the academy awardnominated thriller what ever happened to baby jane.
A book chronicling not only the facetoface fights but also the lives of the two most enduring legends of the hollywood machine sign me up. Given this, and the fact that both the great actress bette and the great movie star joan had selective memories, the book is less than satisfying. The divine feud by shaun considine, 9780751541878, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Before ryan murphys fx series, there was shaun considines. Bette and joan, will thrust stars jessica lange and susan sarandon, who play joan crawford and bette davis, respectively, into awards conversations for. The divine feud by shaun considine start here, because this book was the basis for the tv show were here to mark the passing of. Many of the references are rather casually cited by scholarly standards. Bette davis former assistant, author of a new book about the screen legend, confirms davis story that joan crawford was bisexual and once tried to seduce her.
The divine feud, author shaun considine describes a story from the. Like the best of enemies, they were too much alike. I can see that the scenes that will be in the script will be a12 pages each, setting up each scene before the delivery of the dialogue. Before ryan murphys fx series, there was shaun considine. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. The divine feud is an american biography by shaun considine first published in 1989 and rereleased in 2017 by graymalkin media in paperback and as an e book. Bette and joan is a tv show built on pure gossipy indulgence. Apr 08, 2010 i have just finished reading a fantastically entertaining book about old hollywood, called bette and joan. This book is a fantastic warts and all tell all about the two hollywood icons.
Of the two, bette comes off as the aggressor, but theres no doubting they were both extremely insecure women who responded to a perceived insult as if it were the harbinger of world war iii. Why bette davis and joan crawfords feud lasted a lifetime by robert rorke. Both bette and joan went through a lot to make it big and it is unfortunate that hollywood was not always so kind to them. This book is full of hilarious anecdotes that you will enjoy sharing with your friends. Whatever the case, shaun considines bette and joan. Joan, 19081977, davis, bette, 1908, motion picture actors and actresses, motion pictures, davis, bette, 19081989, motion picture actors and actresses, motion pictures, motion pictures, motion picture. Joan crawfords crush on bette davis also fueled feud. Born in the same year though davis swore crawford is five years older than me if. Shaun considine charts the origins and often startling particulars of the longstanding feud between the two hollywood legends, and traces their respective careers. Oh, my, a book chronicling the legendary feud between bette davis and joan crawford. The divine feud the new gala edition has additional material including a chapter on mr considine tracking down missing stolen. This joint biography by shaun considine of bette davis and joan crawford follows hollywoods most epic rivalry throughout their careers.
A timeline of the feud between bette davis and joan crawford. Joan crawford and bette davis were powerful, talented actresses, but also completely selfish, manipulative, and destructive. They were two of the most talented beauties hollywood ever produced. When miss crawford wasnt nominated, she immediately got herself booked on the oscar show to present the best director award. Born in the same year though davis swore crawford is five years older than me if shes a day, the two fought bitterly throughout their long and brilliant hollywood careers.