That Certain Age (1938)

That Certain Age (1938) Warning: This article discusses details and important plot points in the movie.Plot Recovering from gun shot wounds, aptly named war correspondent, Vincent Bullitt (Melvyn Douglas), needs rest before returning overseas for further reports on European crises. His editor, Gilbert Fullerton (John Halliday) opens his home to Bullitt, where Fullerton’s teen-aged daughter, Alice (Deanna Durbin), becomes infatuated with their guest....

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Life Magazine July 3, 1944 - on Deanna Durbin's dramatic film debut

Child Star to Adult Life Magazine (click to enlarge) For many reasons, including her eternally youthful visage, Deanna Durbin made a relatively easy transition from childhood to adulthood in Hollywood. Other child stars often struggle to maintain the same level of fame after they grow a few inches or their voices begin changing. Though she maintained box office hit status beyond puberty, unfortunately for our buxom brunette, the roles she...

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"Three Smart Girls" (1936)

The three smart girls of the title are adorable teenage sisters - played by Deanna, Nan Grey and Barbara Read who live in a lovely European lake house with their mother (Nella Walker). One day they read in the newspaper that their estranged father (now living in New York as a prominent investment banker) plans to remarry. So the girls travel across the pond to find him - and break up the relationship with his gold-digging girlfriend (Binnie Barnes)...

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Happy Birthday Deanna Durbin

Thanks to Java Bean for reminding me of Deanna's birthday today! Visit Java's Journey today for a lovely tribute to Ms. DurbinLaura has a nice tribute to Ms. Durbin on her 89th BirthdaySend your birthday wishes on the guestbook at Deanna Durbin Devotees s...

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