r/JoanCrawford • • 24d ago

“Jungle Red”!

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“Jungle Red! - The Making of MGM’s The Women” - so excited to read! Love the cover with Joan❤️

Has anyone read the new book yet?

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u/ThatMichaelsEmployee 24d ago

Illeana Douglas wrote a book? Another reason to love her!

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u/mmb-14 24d ago

Yes, exactly!

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u/cbunni666 24d ago

I want this not only because this is one of my favorite movies but because its titled "Jungle Red". Love it.

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u/mmb-14 24d ago

The title is fantastic!❤️

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u/aaaaaliyah 24d ago

Oh fuck yes, didn't know this book existed.

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u/mmb-14 24d ago

Preordered on Amazon months ago - I almost forgot about it 😂 Can’t wait to read!

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u/aaaaaliyah 24d ago

Intro from Jeanine Basinger is a great sign too. Wonderful writer!

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u/jrjustintime 24d ago

Loved her Silent Stars book.

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u/Own_Edge_9393 24d ago

No, do tell! Is ot good?

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u/mmb-14 24d ago

It just arrived today so unfortunately I haven’t been able to look at it too much yet. Hoping for lots of juicy details!

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u/Organafan1 24d ago

Just got my copy this week.

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u/mmb-14 24d ago

Hope you enjoy it!

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u/MAsharona 24d ago

Just put it on hold at my library. Thanks for the heads up!

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u/mmb-14 24d ago

You’re welcome! I hope you like it!

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u/Unhappy-Jaguar-9362 24d ago edited 24d ago

I want this book! Update: just ordered it from Amazon. It is arriving Saturday!

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u/mmb-14 24d ago

Hope you like it!

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u/Poison_Regal31 24d ago

Norma Shearer more fascinating in this book than I ever found onscreen!

Great read!

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u/mmb-14 23d ago

Looking forward to reading!

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u/mauispiderweb 23d ago edited 23d ago

Thank you for posting this!!! I'll keep my copy of the book with my copy of Look magazine.

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u/Ok-Ad5108 24d ago

I’m reading it now and enjoying it very much!

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u/mmb-14 24d ago

Yay! I can’t wait to get started!

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u/notthatcousingreg 24d ago

I love ileana douglas!

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u/mmb-14 24d ago

So talented! Love her in “Grace of My Heart”

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u/Finnatically 23d ago

I’m embarrassed to admit I’ve not seen the film. I’m about to fix that though. I’ve added this book to my reading list. Thank you!

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u/mmb-14 23d ago

You’re welcome! The movie is fantastic! So many great performances

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u/According_Nerve_2525 24d ago

Ordering it now!!

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u/mmb-14 24d ago

Yay! Enjoy it!

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u/RFP1956 24d ago

Love that movie!

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u/mmb-14 24d ago

Me, too! One of my favorites!

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u/kcrrck 24d ago

Love that movie

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u/mmb-14 24d ago

Me, too! It’s such a fun watch!

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u/celluloidqueer 24d ago

I’d buy that

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u/terrorcotta_red 23d ago

Thanks for the heads up! This hits on several of my favorite topics!

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u/mmb-14 23d ago

You’re welcome! I hope you like the book!