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Between takes on the set
They Were Expendable was named one of the "10 Best Films of 1945" by The New York Times. It starred John Wayne and Donna Reed.
Zuzu reflects
Former child star Karolyn Grimes recalls starring in It's a Wonderful Life and how it has affected her life.
It's a Wonderful Life insight
Jimmy Hawkins, who portrayed Tommy Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life, sits down for an interview at the annual It's a Wonderful Life Festival.
Donna's Ford Theatre appearance
In 1954, Donna Reed appeared with Robert Horton, Nan Boardman, and Jonathan Hale in a 30-minute television broadcast on Ford Theatre.
Season's Greetings
Season's Greetings to our many friends from The Donna Reed Foundation.
Flying nun visits Donna
Marjorie Redmond, Sister Jacqueline in The Flying Nun, made guest appearances on numerous television programs, including The Donna Reed Show
Donna's first film
Donna Reed made her film debut with Dan Dailey in The Get-Away (1941). A year later they co-starred in Mokey (1942) along with Bobby Blake.
Donna screen-tested with Van
Donna Reed screen-tested with Van Heflin when she first signed with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. They later appeared in Green Dolphin Street (1947).
A charity broadcast
Donna Reed and Jimmy Stewart reprised their roles in It's a Wonderful Life for a 1951 radio broadcast on Stars in the Air.
Donna and Sammy Davis Sr.
Sammy Davis, Sr., the father of entertainer Sammy Davis Jr., appears with Donna Reed in the film, The Benny Goodman Story (1956).
Oscar night smiles
Frank Sinatra and Donna Reed were all smiling on Oscar night in 1954 when they received awards for their roles in From Here to Eternity.
Jimmy returns from World War II
Jimmy Stewart had just returned home from serving as a flight leader in World War II when he made It's a Wonderful LIfe. Read more.
American history through movies
The Smithsonian's Christopher Wilson takes you on a journey that interprets It's a Wonderful Life with a new set of eyes.
Another villain role
Oscar- and Golden Globe-winner Broderick Crawford appears with Donna Reed in the 1951 film, Scandal Sheet.
Donna's Onscreen Mother
Fay Bainter played Donna Reed's mother in the film The Human Comedy (1943). Donna later invited her as a guest star on The Donna Reed Show.
He brushed Donna aside
Hurd Hatfield and Donna Reed star in the film The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945).
Remembering
A message from The Donna Reed Foundation.
Festival Kickoff
Seneca Falls celebrates the 76th Anniversary of "It's a Wonderful Life" with a four-day festival featuring former cast members.
FBI was interested
The Weird Story of the FBI and "It’s a Wonderful Life’" told by Smithsonian's Kat Eschner. The film supposedly had Communist tendencies.
Stars reminisce
Two stars of It's a Wonderful Life, Karolyn Grimes and Jimmy Hawkins, look back at the classic which was nominated for five Oscars.
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