Screenwriter and MGM chief butt heads
The Human Comedy became a battleground for writer William Saroyan who wanted to direct his screenplay and studio head Louis B. Mayer.
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Donna didn't get any credit
Donna Reed's third film was Babes on Broadway (1942) with Mickey Rooney. Her role is small and she does not appear in the credits.
Screenwriter and MGM chief butt heads
Filming of The Human Comedy (1943) involved a dispute between the screenwriter and MGM's chief, which led to a best seller book of revenge.
Donna didn't get any credit
Donna Reed's third movie was Babes On Broadway (1942) starring Mickey Rooney. She does not appear in the credits because of her small role.
Donna got a better review than the film
Fay Holden is best known for her role as Mickey Rooney's mother in the Andy Hardy series. Donna Reed appears with her in one series film.
Donna appears in one of the Andy Hardy Series
Mickey Rooney appears with Donna Reed in The Courtship of Andy Hardy (1942), which was one of the 16 films in the Andy Hardey series.
Donna didn't get any credit
Donna Reed's third film was Babes On Broadway (1941) starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. She had a minor role and wasn't credited.
A difference of opinion
Ann Rutherford appeared with Donna Reed in The Courtship of Andy Hardy and later on The Donna Reed Show in “A Difference of Opinion."
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