[CityBoyDoug]

Originally Posted by Martin Pal

Joan, dressed, at her pool:

A few years ago when Mildred Pierce was screened at the Academy (AMPAS), Ann Blyth (Veda) was present and told a story of going to Joan Crawford’s house to meet her before filming (I believe Ann was only 16 at the time) and she was told to go around back to the pool where Joan Crawford greeted her stark naked.

All photos from this site where many more interiors and exteriors can be found:
http://www.legendaryjoancrawford.com/brentwoodhome.html

There are several reports of Joan appearing totally nude in front of movie directors, movie bosses and guests.

Her living room was for adults only. There were ceramic cigarette boxes stationed around the room on coffee tables and buffets. When you opened the little boxes you would be surprised to see sculptures of human anatomy genitals inside the lid of the boxes. I guess she thought she was being risque in those repressive days.

I recalling reading that many of the more morally upstanding Hollywood types always felt uncomfortable being invited to her home and often declined any invitation.