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Did Crawford still appear in films in her later years?
After her Academy Award nominated performance in 1952's Sudden Fear, Crawford continued to work steadily throughout the rest of the decade.
What did Joan Crawford do in later life?
After her Academy Award nominated performance in 1952's Sudden Fear, Crawford continued to work steadily throughout the rest of the decade.
What was the reaction to Joan Crawford's book?
Those expecting a racy tell-all were disappointed, although Crawford's meticulous ways were revealed in her advice on grooming, wardrobe, exercise, and even food storage.
What else did Joan Crawford do besides writing her memoir?
Joan Crawford's last public appearance was made on September 23, 1974 at a book party cohosted with her old friend Rosalind Russell at New York's Rainbow Room.
Did Joan Crawford do other noteworthy things besides cohosting a book party, publishing two books, and working steadily throughout the last decade?
Dental problems, including surgery which left her needing round-the-clock nursing care, plagued her from 1972 until mid-1975.

Question: When did she begin avoiding the spotlight?
Self-contained rewrite: When did Joan Crawford begin avoiding the spotlight?