A Woman's Face

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Joan Crawford was a movie star who radiated a sense of authority, she was more overtly masculine than most of her male co-stars. Hers was an indomitable will and personality that was not going to back off for anyone or anything. And there was always the barely concealed rage. She was often a frothing, rabid uncaged animal that was ready to pounce on the first object to come into its line of vision... read more

A Woman’s Face is a trashy, pseudo-horror movie like film but one presented as an A-picture melodrama. I’ve watched A Woman’s Face five times as of writing this review and gets better every time I watch it. Within the last year, I’ve felt the motivation to watch the film three times, something which is almost unheard of for me; this movie is that good. I’ve now decided, screw it, this is... read more

Anna Holm (Joan Crawford) is a terribly disfigured Swedish woman and small-time criminal in Stockholm. Her terrible luck and resulting emotional tumult has left her unable to sustain relationships and ultimately pushes her to a life of blackmailing schemes and ennui. A young doctor (Melvyn Douglas) gives her the opportunity to regain some semblance of beauty and, with it, a chance at love. Will she be able to come to terms with her past and embrace a second chance at happiness?