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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.

December 4, 2011

Happy Birthday Deanna!

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Today is Deanna Durbin's 90th birthday! 
There is a wonderful birthday series going on at the blog West End Dumplings:

Go to Part 1: From Winnipeg to Hollywood (1921 - 1936)

Go to Part 2: A smashing career (1936 - 1949)
Go to Part 3: Whatever happened to Winnepeg's Sweetheart?


Deanna's 26th Birthday in 1947 took place on the set of Up in Central Park.Co-star Albert Sharpe (right) looks on as Deanna blows out the candles on her carousel-shaped cake.

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December 1, 2011

West End Dumplings: Deanna Durbin, Winnipeg's Sweetheart, Turns 90 !

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Click here to read a wonderful 90th birthday post
from Christian Cassidy of the blog West End Dumplings:

West End Dumplings: Deanna Durbin, Winnipeg's Sweetheart, Turns 90 !: December 4, 1947, Winnipeg Free Press On December 4, 1921 Edna Mae Durbin , was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba .




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