His massive shoulders and hooded eyes made him a reliable heavy
George Coulouris appears with Donna Reed and Alan Ladd in Beyond Glory (1948) in the role of Lew Proctor, the lawyer for a cadet.
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Nominated often but never a winner
Deborah Kerr, nominated six times for an Academy Award for Best Actress but never a winner, stars with Donna Reed in From Here to Eternity.
Donna on Lux Radio Theater
Donna Reed joined Donald Crisp on the Lux Radio Theater radio adaption of “How Green Was My Valley" which aired September 28, 1954.
Donna got a better review than the film
Donna Reed appears with Fay Holden in The Courtship of Andy Hardy (1942). The New York Times review was better for Reed than for the film.
His voice got him a role with Donna
Aldo Ray began his film career in 1950 when he took his brother to an open audition and ended up with a role in Saturday's Hero (1951).
The Donna Reed Show hits the air
The Donna Reed Show aired on ABC from September 24, 1958, to March 19, 1966. The series was one of television's top 25 shows in 1963–1964.
Donna played his daughter
Donna Reed appeared with Walter Pidgeon, Elizabeth Taylor, and Van Johnson in the film The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954).
Donna appears in one of the Andy Hardy Series
Donna Reed appears with Andy Rooney in two films - The Courtship of Andy Hardy (1942) and The Human Comedy (1943).
Look what I found
Judy Miller writes of her discoveries sleuthing in the Donna Reed Archives. Read how Donna Reed's life was affected by World War II.
Donna and one of the Little Rascals
Robert Blake began acting as a child with a lead role in Our Gang film series. He starred opposite Donna Reed and Dan Dailey in Mokey (1942)
Donna Reed appears in a movie as herself
Donna Reed appears in Thousands Cheer (1943) but you have to look carefully to find her because the segment involves so many other stars.
Donna teams with Dana Andrews
Donna Reed joins Dana Andrews in a radio adaptation of the film "Deep Waters" on the Lux Radio Theatre broadcast.
Saturday's Hero is released
Saturday's Hero, starring John Derek and Donna Reed, was shot in 80 days including 35 days of football sequences.
Donna connects with radio
Listen to Too Many Husbands as aired on The Screen Guild Theatre with Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed, and Bill Goodwin.
It's Wonderful Life Trivia
Did you know Cary Grant almost played George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life? Check out 15 trivia facts about this classic film.
Donna Reed and a "Rat Pack" member
Peter Lawford was signed to a long-term contract with MGM in June 1943 and was given an important role in The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945).
He was an angel
John Law appears with Donna Reed in the television film The Best Place to Be (1979) which marked Donna's return to acting after 13 years.
Donna heads to college
With the help of her Aunt Mildrid, Donna Reed was able to enroll in Los Angeles City College for five dollars a semester.
His height was a problem
Alan Ladd was only 5' 6" but height wasn't a problem while making two movies with Donna Reed, who was only 5' 3".
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