Joan Crawford was always ready for a new challenge in her acting career
"I’d rather act than eat," said Crawford.
Though she was a highly successful actor in the early 1930s, Joan Crawford’s career had hit a serious lull by the end of the decade.
However, Crawford wasn’t simply performing for the thrill; she lived to perform, couldn’t exist without it. Because of that, a sore spot in her career was nothing to be ashamed of; rather, it was simply a bump on the road to success.
“I’d rather act than eat,” said Crawford during an interview with the Associated Press. “If another really good movie role came my way, I’d take it in a minute.”
Beginning her career on Broadway, Crawford also held no qualms about visiting a new medium, if the role called for it.
“I enjoy TV work too, and would like to have a series of my own - the kind that would give me an opportunity to do anything from drama to comedy,” said the actor.
Crawford’s dedication to her craft and her flexibility in the industry allowed her to enjoy a second wind of success in Hollywood. The actor found success in horror movies like Berserk (1967) and Trog (1970).
Today, she is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most successful actors of all time.
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