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Sep 18, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day September 18 1981 – Mommie Dearest Premiered in Theaters.

On this day September 18 1981, Mommie Dearest premiered in theaters. Based on Christina Crawford’s memoir about her adoptive mother, Hollywood legend Joan Crawford, the film portrayed the darker side of stardom and the turbulent relationship between mother and daughter.

Starring Faye Dunaway in a commanding and controversial performance as Joan Crawford, the film shocked audiences with its unflinching depiction...

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