JPThe King of ComedyDonna Reed appears with Jerry Lewis, nicknamed "The King of Comedy", along with Dean Martin in the 1953 film, The Caddy.
JPDonna's first role off the MGM lotIt's hard to imagine another actress in the role of Mary in It's a Wonderful Life (1946), but Donna Reed was not the only one considered.
JPHe auditioned at age threeBillie "Buckwheat" Thomas is best known for his character role in Our Gang short films. He appears with Donna Reed in the film Mokey (1942).
JPFrom screen to airwavesLux Radio Theatre broadcast an adaption of "It's a Wonderful LIfe" with Donna Reed and James Stewart reprising their classic film roles.