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Cast in two of Donna's notable movies
Ward Bond appears with Donna Reed in It's a Wonderful Life as Bert, the cop, and in They Were Expendable as 'Boats' Mulcahey C.B.M.


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.


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.


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....


Good advice
Donna Reed believed in following your dreams. Imagine what can happen when you Follow Your Dreams.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


I need $1 more.
Actor Wallace Beery's contract with MGM stipulated in 1932 that he would be paid $1 more than any other contract player at the studio.


Donna's close friend
Debbie Reynolds met Donna Reed while working with charities. They became close friends, promoting Another Mother For Peace on television.


Gomez Addams guests with Donna Reed
John Astin, known for his portrayal of "Gomez Addams" in the hit series The Addams Family, made one appearance on The Donna Reed Show.


Donna the actress
The drama department at Los Angeles City College wasn't impressed with Donna Reed's talent. But winning a beauty contest brought the agents.


Donna appears on variety show
Donna Reed appears on Cavalcade of Stars with Cecil B. DeMille, Adolph Zukor, Walt Disney, William Holden, Jane Wyman, and Mary Pickford.


Her niche as a minor actress
Mary Treen appears in the movie It’s a Wonderful Life as Cousin Tilly. She also guests in three episodes of The Donna Reed Show.


A science-fiction star
Richard Denning appears with Donna Reed in the movie Hangman’s Knot (1952). Variety called it a "slam-bang western" with a favorable review.


What a surprise!
Donna Reed was lured by a ruse to be featured celebrity on Ralph Edward's "This Is Your Life" television program in 1958.


He was a Mouseketeer
Johnny Crawford (March 26, 1946 - April 29, 2021). John Ernest Crawford is an American actor, singer, and musician. He first performed...
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