WELCOME DEANNA FANS!

This blog was started in 2010 as a tribute to Deanna and her films. On this site you will find reviews, photos, articles, video clips, old time radio programs, news and more.

SINGER AND MOVIE STAR

Deanna Durbin had lead roles in 21 films from 1936-1948

DEANNA DURBIN AND JUDY GARLAND, 1936

Before they were stars, they appeared in one short subject together.

A SUPERSTAR OF UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

Deanna is often credited with helping to save Universal from bankrupcy.

OSCAR RECIPIENT

She was given an Honorary Academy Award in 1938.

September 23, 2010

Happy Birthday Mickey Rooney!

Today, Hollywood Legend Mickey Rooney celebrates his 90th birthday! Did you know that in 1939 both he and Deanna were awarded a special "Juvenile Oscar" for their significant contribution in bringing to the screen "the spirit and personification of youth, and as juvenile players setting a high standard of ability and achievement". Here is a link to a picture of Mickey and Deanna from Deanna Durbin Devotees.

A movie starring Deanna and Mickey would have been fun! The closest they came to appearing the same film was in a cartoon short where they were both caricatured: "Malibu Beach Party" (1940). I wrote a post about it a few months ago.