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Donna's bob hairstyle
Donna Reed sported a bob hairstyle that at the time, stood out against the normally expected long locks. Was she pushing the envelope?
He proposed daily
Grover Asmus proposed to Donna Reed on a daily basis during their three-year courtship. He was surprised when she unexpectedly accepted.
Low budget film follows an Oscar
Dana Andrews appears with Donna Reed in the low-budget film Three Hours to Kill (1954). Performances were "competent enough."
Donna didn't get any credit
Donna Reed's third film was Babes on Broadway (1942) with Mickey Rooney. Her role is small and she does not appear in the credits.
A visit with Donna's daughter
Nikki Phillippi is a family vlogger and singer. Her grandfather was also Donna Reed's brother. Watch a visit with Donna's daughter, Mary.
Look what I found
Judy Miller writes about her trip to the Donna Reed Heritage Museum archives and of her discoveries.
She hasn't always been a lady
Richard Widmark co-stars with Donna Reed in the Western film Backlash (1956). A review describes her role as what a lady shouldn't be.
A radio interview from home
Paula Stone broadcast the news and gossip of Broadway to servicemen. In 1950 she interviewed Donna Reed from her home.
A film that didn't make beautiful music
Steve Allen co-stars with Donna Reed in The Benny Goodman Story. The New York Times did not have a favorable review.
One of Donna's B Westerns
They Rode West (1954) is one of three B Westerns Donna Reed made at Columbia after her exceptional performance in From Here to Eternity.
Donna's wartime letters
Martha Teichner reports on how Hollywood actress Donna Reed contributed to the war effort during World War II.
A Mary problem?
George’s vision of his wife without him is essential to the film, but critics continue to miss its true—and profound—meaning.
He worked without a dummy
Paul Winchell made two guest appearances on The Donna Reed Show during Season 5, but neither involved the use of a ventriloquist dummy.
77th anniversary of It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life premiered in New York City. It received mixed reviews but became a classic film after it was put into public domain.
Donna didn't make the credits
Donna Reed is one of 28 stars who make a cameo appearance in the film, Pepe (1960), although she is not listed in the credits.
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.
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.
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).
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