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It started as a short story
The Christmas staple, It's a Wonderful Life, began as a short story that Philip Van Doren Stern couldn't sell. See how it became the movie.
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Donna and Frank moment
Donna Reed presented the award for Cinematography at the 35th Academy Awards Ceremony which was televised by ABC. Frank Sinatra was host.
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She sang with Tex Williams
Roberta Shore (born April 7, 1943). Roberta Jymme Schourop (better known as Roberta Shore) is a retired American actress and performer....
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Good advice
Donna Reed believed in following your dreams. Imagine what can happen when you Follow Your Dreams.
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Is it my last movie?
Donna Reed once commented that she didn't know if she would ever make another movie after filming It's a Wonderful Life with Frank Capra.
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Wasn't he right-handed?
John Wayne injured his right arm while filming Trouble Along the Way. He learned how to throw and write left-handed so his character is too.
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Frustrated actor came to Denison, IA
Gene Reynolds was contracted to MGM during the late 1930s. He became frustrated and began directing television shows, winning six Emmys.
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Donna was a writer!
Donna Reed was a lifelong writer of letters both personally and professionally. Many are found in the Donna Reed Heritage Museum/Archive.
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Donna the mother
Donna Reed was devoted to her family and left her work at the studio at the end of the day. She was just mom Donna Owen at home.
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