Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Defended Joan Crawford Against 'Mommie Dearest' Portrayal, Historian Says
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Summary
Entertainment historian Steve Randisi revealed that Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Joan Crawford's first husband, adamantly rejected the negative portrayal of Crawford in 'Mommie Dearest.' Despite their divorce in 1933, Fairbanks remained close friends with Crawford and would not tolerate any negative comments about her. Fairbanks was married to Crawford from 1929 to 1933 and they maintained a friendly relationship throughout their lives, with Crawford regularly sending him birthday and Christmas cards.
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· 3 pulledHe loved his ex-wife
They were good friends. They remained very, very friendly towards each other.
She always sent him birthday cards, Christmas cards, and you could not say... the slightest negative comment about Joan Crawford
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