Summer 2010 magazine (Films of the Golden Age) features cover story on Deanna

The Summer 2010 edition of Films of the Golden Age features a colorful poster from Spring Parade , plus a 16-page article on Deanna Durbin filled with photos and movie poster artwork (the magazine is printed on newsprint so it's all in B/W)The article features insight into why Deanna has chosen to stay out of the spotlight for so many decades (Deanna is not interviewed, but one of her previous interviews is discussed).Unfortunately, the magazine...

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100 Men and a Girl (1937)

"I've never seen such a child in all my life!" - Eugene Pallette's producer character says this in reaction to a persistent Deanna Durbin.In a story that might remind you of her short film "Every Sunday", Deanna wants to start an orchestra for a group of unemployed musicians, including her father, wonderfully played by Adolph Menjou. The chemistry that he and Deanna have is so good that you'll be convinced they are father-daughter.In perhaps one...

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"Because of Him" (1946)

A lighthearted screwball comedy set in the world of the Broadway theater, with a top-notch musical score by Miklós Rózsa.Deanna is a New York waitress dreaming of becoming a Broadway star. Her restaurant manager is played by Charles Halton who played the bank examiner in It's A Wonderful Life, my favorite movie.Her favorite actor is famed British thespian John Sheridan (Charles Laughton), who is working on a new play, "Strange Laughter".One day Laughton...

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Advertisement for "Spring Parade"

"Her 8th Great Hit in a parade of perfect pictures....bringing you more happiness than you've ever had!"A full page ad, as it appeared in LIFE MagazineI love how it says, "Watch For It At Your Favorite Movi...

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Where have you gone, Deanna Durbin?

It's sad, pitiful even, to hear the latest in the life of actress-singer Lindsay Lohan. Read a recent CNN article about her rise and fall here. DUIs, drunken parties, outbursts, court dates, jail.She is only 24 years old. And it brings to mind other so-called starlets of this age, and what they've been up to.Where is the talent?What happened to class?...

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