Possessed

Having already offered in-depth biographical portraits of classic entertainment professionals such as Grace Kelly and Alfred Hitchcock, author Donald Spoto provides a worshipful examination of the life and career of actress Joan Crawford. Christina Delaine's precise and dramatic narration serves to raise the level of the well-written but mundane content. Crawford's career is examined--including her grandest and worst films--but too often with seemingly endless lists of such items as cast members and other screen credit components. This work is more a volume of film commentary than a biography. Delaine's thoughtful performance saves the listening experience. W.A.G. � AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine