R is for Reel Love: Joan’s Leading Men

Movies are usually flocked by audiences because of the “love team” acting in it (admit it, guys!). Yes, people see films because of their stories, but actors and actresses who portray lovers are very important in the success— or failure— of a picture.

Joan Crawford, as one of Hollywood’s long-standing stars, definitely had her share of various leading men. From the studios’ top actors to not-so-famous ones, Joan has hugged, kissed, made love with (at least on-screen), and teamed up with them all.

Take a short trip down memory lane and discover some of Joan’s most memorable (and notable) leading men:

(Harry Langdon)

(Norman Kerry)

(Lon Chaney)

(William Haines)

(John Gilbert)

(Ramon Novarro)

(Johnny Mack Brown)

(Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.)

(Robert Montgomery)

(Of course, the Gable)

(Nils Asther)

(William Powell)

(Franchot Tone)

(Spencer Tracy)

(James Stewart)

(Melvyn Douglas)

(John Wayne)

(Fred MacMurray)

(Zachary Scott)

(John Garfield)

(Van Heflin)

(Henry Fonda)

(Dana Andrews)

(Jack Palance)

(Sterling Hayden)

(Jeff Chandler)

(John Ireland)

(Cliff Robertson)

(Rossano Brazzi)

That’s not all! Haha. There are still a few who I left out… I’ll try to put them here if I have more time.

Happy blogging (and fangirling!)

(Photos from Joan Crawford Best)