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Rutanya Alda’s journal offers an intimate look at the troubled making of the 1981 movie Mommie Dearest. As the actress playing Joan Crawford’s housekeeper, Carol Ann, Alda documents the artistic challenges, business pressures, and behind‑the‑scenes drama that defined the film’s chaotic production. Her entries combine vivid anecdotes from the set with reflections on the broader world of American cinema, giving readers a unique first‑hand perspective of a turbulent era in Hollywood.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Rutanya Alda
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