HARRIET CRAIG American Drama 1951

"Harriet Craig" is an American drama from 1950, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Craig's Wife" by George Kelly. Joan Crawford stars as Harriet Craig, a neurotic, manipulative, and controlling perfectionist obsessed with maintaining her ideal of perfection in her home, social life, and herself.

The psychological background of the character Harriet is deeply rooted in her childhood. Her father left the family for another woman, which caused Harriet to develop intense fears of abandonment and a compulsion for control. She compensates for these fears by focusing on the singular goal of creating a perfectly managed home for her husband. Her obsession leads her to make everyone around her unhappy, as she tries to alienate her friends and exert absolute control over her husband.

The film powerfully depicts how Harriet's behavior destroys her relationships and ultimately leaves her alone. It is a tragic story about the consequences of childhood trauma and the desperate search for security and control.
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