Donna's second film for MGM
Donna Reed's second movie for MGM was Shadow of the Thin Man, the fourth of the six The Thin Man films with William Powell and Myrna Loy.
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A Nostalgic Look Back at the Beloved Stone Family
See 'The Donna Reed Show' cast before and after their time on the '60s TV comedy and learn why the show was the ultimate mid-century sitcom!
Mr. Ed star taught at Donna Reed Festival
Alan Young, known for his role as Wilbur Post in the tv comedy series Mister Ed (1961–1966), was an instructor at the Donna Reed Festival.
Happy birthday, Mekia Cox
Mekia Cox, a 1999 Donna Reed Foundation Scholar, is currently appearing in the role of Detective Nyla Harper on ABC's The Rookie.
Donna filmed in Paris
The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954) was filmed on locations in Paris and the MGM backlot with an impressive lineup of names.
Donna stars with Hollywood heartthrob
Donna Reed stars with Hollywood heartthrob Rock Hudson in the Western film, Gun Fury (1953).
Donna invites an Iowa native
Patricia Barry, an Iowa native, appears on The Donna Reed Show in "All is Forgiven" (Season 4, Episode 8).
Donna was uneasy
Donna Reed was so terrified of LeRondoe Marvin after a scene in Hangman's Knot (1952) that she didn't let him come near her on or off set.
Donna and the judge
Lewis Stone appears with Donna Reed in the films The Courtship of Andy Hardy (1942) and The Bugle Sounds (1942).
Donna and Rosemary DeCamp
Donna Reed appears with Rosemary DeCamp in two films, Eyes In The Night (1942) and again in Scandal Sheet (1952).
Happy birthday, Jimmy Hawkins
Jimmy Hawkins appears with Donna Reed in It's a Wonderful LIfe as Tommy Bailey. He later appeared numerous times on The Donna Reed Show.
Donna's film debut
Robert Sterling starred in the movie The Getaway (1941), along with Charles Winninger and Donna Reed in her film debut.
Donna asked him back five times
William Lanteau, known for his role as mayor Chester Wanamaker in the sitcom Newhart, made five appearances on The Donna Reed Show.
Donna's 3-D Movie
Gun Fury (1953) was shot in 3-D, but director Raoul Walse was never able to see the film during its production. Do you know why?
Thank You For Your Service
A Veterans Day message from The Donna Reed Foundation.
Meet a Donna Reed Scholar
Preston Truman Boyd, 2004 Donna Reed Recipient, discusses his return to the Les Misérables national tour.
Look what I found
Judy Miller shares stories and photos from her sleuthing in the Donna Reed Archives in Denison, Iowa.
Donna and Gypsy Rose Lee's sister
Chicago Deadline (1949), a noir crime film with Donna Reed, Alan Ladd, and June Havoc, became a popular local television favorite.
Top ten episodes
Produce Iowa compiled a list of the top 10 episodes from "The Donna Reed Show" when she was inducted into the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame .
Donna on the radio
Hail the Conquering Hero (1944) was adapted as a radio play and aired on The Screen Guild Theatre with Eddie Bracken and Donna Reed.
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