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Christina Crawford Carries On In Hollywood Debut
Christina Crawford, Joan Crawford's adopted daughter, lands her first Hollywood role at 21 in Wild in the Country at 20th Century Fox. She pursued acting on her own, studied in New York, did summer stock, and believes a famous name helps doors but adds pressure to prove herself. The piece notes acting as a family tradition with many film clans and mentions other Hollywood offspring in current projects.
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Bob Thomas
Associated Press
Hollywood
Christina Crawford
Christina
Joan Crawford
20Th Century - Fox
Mama
Peyton Place
Joe Christina
New York
Florida
20th-Fox
Jody McCrea
Gary Crosby
David Ladd
Richard Zanuck
the Chapman Aport
Pat Wayne
John
Timmy Rooney
Mickey Rooney
Ozzie Nelson
Wynns
Ned
Keenan