Released 1950, harriet craig stars joan crawford, wendell corey, lucile watson the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 34 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which compiled. Harriet craig on tcm right now one of joan crawfords most severe, bonkers looks. Harriet craig started out as a stage success obviously, it struck familiar chords and saw at least one previous film version craigs wife, starring rosalind russell. Stevens, bob and carol and ted and alice, like a slave.
Harriet craig is a 1950 american film noir drama film starring joan crawford. Harriet craig production coordinator nbc universal. Along with a host of meaty supporting roles, kellys sculpting of the role of harriet craig is masterful, though at times it does seem a bit. Singersongwriters who have recorded andor performed at theta sound studio include. There are a few moments in harriet craig where one begins to wonder if this woman is more than just a complete bitch, but a. Nbc best plays craigs wife, starring judith evelyn.
Joan crawford shines as george kellys craigs wife, which had been made as a film some. Please return to the homepage or try back homepage or try back later. Maybe its because i watched it first, but i preferred the earlier version. Harriet craig 1950 movie clip perhaps id better not hear. Wilheminas war film about fighting hiv in south carolina. The film was directed by vincent sherman, produced by william dozier, and distributed by columbia pictures. A woman puts her beautiful house ahead of her family. Backfire is a 1950 american film noir crime film directed by vincent sherman starring edmond obrien, virginia mayo, gordon macrae, viveca lindfors, and dane clark the film was written by larry marcus, ben roberts, and ivan goff. Dave, a photon who lives in the sun, is drawn into a galactic battle between the core and the void. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover harriets connections and jobs at similar companies. In harriet, cowritten and directed by kasi lemmons eves bayou, talk to me, we follow the underground railroads most famous conductor. The screenplay by anne froelick and james gunn was based upon the 1925.
She does not trust her husband, walter wendell corey. A biography about harriet tubman had been in the works for years, with several. Harriet craig, age 70, eufaula, ok 74432 view full report. Its easy to mock the premise of george kellys 1926 play craigs wife, the source for vincent shermans 1950 harriet craig as well as a 1936 dorothy arzner version with rosalind russell as the title character and a 1928 silent that the siren hasnt seen. Everything in the right place, everyone doing what theyre told. Join facebook to connect with harriet craig and others you may know. May 14, 2017 my fair lady and george cukor win best picture and directing.
Rosalind russell craigs wife and joan crawford harriet craig. The fact that harriet is the first featurelength film to tell the story of one of the most famous women in american history may sound improbable, but. With rosalind russell, john boles, billie burke, jane darwell. But beneath the surface of her meticulously kept, richly appointed mansion, harriet is a neurotic perfectionist and a stickler for absolute cleanliness. Harriet craig jean, 51 henderson, tx background report. Harriet soundtrack music complete song list tunefind. Harriet is a 2019 american biographical film about abolitionist harriet tubman. Sherman was not happy about making harriet craig, but he worked with screenwriter james gunn to revise the screenplay, and recalled the production of the film as a rewarding experience. Harriet is a 2019 american biographical film about abolitionist harriet.
Harriet craig is a 1950 film directed by vincent sherman, starring joan crawford it is a loose adaptation of the pulitzer prizewinning play craigs wife. Directed by kasi lemmons, who wrote the screenplay with gregory allen howard, it stars cynthia erivo as tubman, with leslie odom jr. Joan crawford harriet craig pink and grey dress from harriet craig. Sandra kay baker, joseph michael gene craig, joseph craig. I watched this back to back with the 1936 version titled craigs wife currently playing at the criterion chanel. Listen to trailer music, ost, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film. She does not trust her husband, walter wendell corey, without checking up on him. Harriet craig is the third film version of george kellys pulitzer prizewinning play craig s wife. She helped raised his little infant daugther, sophie after her mother died soon after child birth.
Harriet nags him about several things and then says to him, you dont seem very cheerful tonight. The primary reason to see these features is for the actresses. Oscarr winner joan crawford best actress, 1945, mildred pierce plays harriet craig, a sophisticated yet dictatorial woman who runs her household with an iron fist, driving her staff to distraction and treating her husband, walter wendell corey, rearwindow, like an object, and her cousin, clare k. Joan crawford stars as the title character, a thoroughly selfish woman who prizes her house and.
Harriet craig is a 1950 american drama film starring joan crawford. Harriet craig is a 1950 film directed by vincent sherman, starring joan. A domineering woman marries a wealthy man for his money, and then uses her position to further her own ambitions for money and power. Harriet craig production coordinator nbc universal linkedin. Other names that harriet uses includes harriet j craig, harriet jean craig, harriett craig and harriett j craig. Done very subtly by harriet to get walter to do what she wants. Director vincent sherman delivers bedlam and power relations in the opening, k. Domineering harriet craig holds more regard for her home and its. Mar 03, 2008 unapologetically harriet, the misfit spy brash, disheveled and brutally honest, harriet the spy sees too much, says too much and never quite fits in which is precisely why she strikes a chord. Harriet craig runs a household with an iron fist, manipulating others in order to keep her place perfect, no matter the cost. Joan, too, filled her apartment with yellow wax flowers and plastic plantsones that could be swabbed with soap and water.
Harriet craig, the story of a woman who takes the role of housewife to its literal and tragic extreme, is a film that had been on my must see list since the early 80s when someone informed me that crawfords daughter christina she of the incendiary mommie dearest recommended it along with queen bee as the two films to see if you wanted to get a glimpse. Centers on a black couple out on a first date whose night goes terribly awry. Joan crawford stars as the title character, a thoroughly selfish woman who prizes her house and her possessions above all else. Stevens as cousincumassistant clare manages staff and visitors ellen corby, viola roache, fiona o shiel while title character joan crawford supervises husband wendell corey, in harriet craig, 1950.
If someone tries to have ones own life, she sabotages it. Harriet will maintain control, no matter how many lies she tells her husband walter wendell corey to keep him in. Yet we can sense her identification with the character, which is complete. Much like the shows character barnabas collins, a guiltridden vampire released from his chained coffin after nearly 200 years, dark shadows retains an. Jan 28, 2000 along with a host of meaty supporting roles, kellys sculpting of the role of harriet craig is masterful, though at times it does seem a bit dated lists another version of craig s wife. In the film harriet craig, harriet finally loses her crackerjack maid by demanding that the tree outside the back window be washed and waxed.
Aug 22, 2009 joan crawford harriet craig wendell corey walter craig. Eufaula ok, 74432, norman ok 73072, canadian ok 74425 possible relatives. View harriet craigs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Find all 36 songs in harriet soundtrack, with scene descriptions. The screenplay by anne froelick and james gunn was based upon the 1925 pulitzer prize winning play craigs wife, by george kelly. Harriet craig is the second of three cinematic collaborations between sherman and crawford, the others being the damned dont cry and goodbye, my fancy. At least i played a woman with which a portion of the audience could identify with. Harriet craig is even willing to spoil the business opportunities of her husband walter wendell corey to avoid losing her precious home. Among those she treats like household objects are her kind husband walter, whom she has lied to about her inability to have children. Despite its standout performances, the film suffers.
Domineering harriet craig holds more regard for her home and its possessions than she does for any person in her life. Harriet is a domineering control freak, controlling and manipulating not only her husband but their houseguest, harriets young cousin. Harriet craig isnt nearly as streamlined in its themes as craigs wife. Harriet craig joan crawford enjoys the married life but constantly tries to control those around her. Wilheminas war is the story of wilhemina dixon, an uneducated daughter of sharecroppers who becomes a force in her familys fight for survival from hiv and aids. Harriet craig is the third film version of george kellys pulitzer prizewinning play craigs wife. Mr craig comes home and he cant do anything right or even relax in his own home.
One night, harriet is unable to reach her husband walter on the telephone and returns home immediately. He especially enjoyed his creative collaboration with cinematographer joseph walker and editor viola lawrence, one of a handful women editors in hollywood at. The screenplay by anne froelick and james gunn was based. Harriet craig is 51 years old and was born on 08241968. In the end, shell send every last soul scrambling for the exits. Sherman and crawford collaborated once more on goodbye, my fancy 1951, an. Harriet craig our joan is a woman who runs her home like a ship.
Harriet craig isnt nearly as streamlined in its themes as craig s wife. Yet somehow, the renowned icon, among the most celebrated freedom fighters of american history, has never been given a major movie to her name before. The rumor circling the halls is that the home for retire more a hotel maids growing interest in chess is nurtured by her american employer. The screenplay by anne froelick and james gunn was based upon the 1925 pulitzer prizewinning play craigs wife, by george kelly. Remade in 1950 with joan crawford commandeering the part of the domestic despot, the movie takes on a dimension that helped define camp. Theta sound studio randy tobin at theta sound studio gets the best vocal sound. She also spies on her family, friends, enemies and schoolmates. Wendell corey in harriet craig 1950 joan crawford and viola roache in harriet. Harriet craig is, quite literally, a housewife married to her house, a monster of control who cares more about her home and her possessions than she cares. Harriet craig, the story of a woman who takes the role of housewife to its literal and tragic extreme, is a film that had been on my must see. Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic american freedom fighter, harriet tells the extraordinary tale of harriet tubmans escape from slavery and transformation into one of. The extraordinary tale of harriet tubmans escape from slavery and transformation into one of americas greatest heroes, whose courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.
All in all i am glad i finally took the time to watch this film. Joan crawford harriet craig this film page is dedicated to joan fan, friend, fellow san franciscan and photographer extraordinaire darwin bell. Best plays was another of the prestigious sustaining productions of the nbc presents family of presentations from the national broadcasting company which, ov. All of the roles were beautifully acted and the set designs were all so well done. Joan crawford, wendell corey, lucille watson, allyn joslyn, william bishop. It is notable for launching the film noir careers of its writers and one of its actors although backfire was completed in october 1948, it was not released until. Harriet craig is the third film version of george kellys pulitzer. But when her spy log falls into the wrong hands, harriet is forced to own up to the consequences of her observations. Harriet craig, to all outward appearances, is a devoted wife and homemaker. Crawford is superb in this film, and her performance saves harriet craig from being just another filmed stage.
Indeed the second screen adaptation of george kellys pulitzer prizewinning craigs wife falls into the all too familiar traps synonymous with. Harriet craig 1950 stream and watch online moviefone. Sherman and crawford collaborated once more on goodbye, my fancy 1951, an adaptation of a. The old maid 1939 official trailer bette davis, miriam hopkins movie hd duration. Harriet whittier craig 18161910 find a grave memorial. Vincent sherman, william dozier, joan crawford, wendell corey, lucille watson, allyn joslyn, william bishop. Joan crawford stars as the title character, a thoroughly selfish. Harriet tubmans incredible life story instantly screams cinematic. Columbia, 1950 pink and grey checked day dress with three quarter length sleeves and bow at neck. Harriet craig is a perfect housewife, who wants to keep her home and everyone in it under control. In harriet craig she is a liar, a manipulator, and a gaslighter.
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