The golden age of Hollywood was not so golden. Some of Crawford's friends disputed Christina's book. In particular, Myrna Loy, Joan's friend since 1925, became one of her staunchest defenders in the aftermath of the book. Other stars such as Helen Hayes, June Allyson, Bette Davis, and Betty Hutton have verified some of the stories in Christina's book. Hutton had previously lived near Joan Crawford's Brentwood, California, home and has stated that she saw the children during or after various moments of abuse. On the internet there are many pictures of Joan and Christina and they seem friendly. I believe like many abusive parents she mellowed with age. This book is a horrible indictment of the old Studio System. Louis B. Mayer and the blue suits in the Thalberg bldg at MGM knew the children's plight but hushed it up.