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A photographic essay, for serious students of operella and operetta, on the motion picture career of the Classical soprano Deanna Durbin covering each of her delightful musical films from 1936 to 1948. New Revised Edition. Copyright 2025.
An informal socialist study of Deanna Durbin's twelve year motion picture career from a sophocratic or paternalist point of view, an enlightened point of view which combines, in equal proportion, cultural elitism and elitist socialism. Rejecting all that is populist, it is a study devoted to the Classical as expressed in the musical films of Deanna. As a book written for readers who have an operetta world-view, it is without notes or index, providing instead interesting diversions and digressions. The book will be complete in two Volumes. Volume One covers Deanna's motion picture career from 1936 to 1939. Hard-Cover. Square 8.5 Inch Size. 160,000 Words. 344 Pages. 36 Photographs. Annotated Bibliography. Copyright 2023.
A concise illustrated book featuring a small selection of black and white fashion photographs of the Classical singer and actress Deanna Durbin modelling the elegant designs of the 1930s and 1940s. The ideal book for true connoisseurs who combine an interest in Classical music in film, in particular in film operellas and operettas, with an interest in fashion design, and who wish to admire their favourite soprano dressed in the most stylish of fashions.
Known as the first film teenager, Deanna Durbin was one of the most popular actresses of the 1930s and 1940s. From starring alongside legends like Judy Garland to playing the lead role in classic film musicals, her rise to fame seemed almost like fantasy. But her life behind the scenes was anything but glamorous. Though Durbin was a princess to the public, she was a puppet to film studios and producers and a punching bag for critics and gossip columnists. At the end of her twelve-year career, her only wish was to be forgotten. Impossible. This book pays tribute to Deanna Durbin by detailing her life and career in the context of her time and appraises her film work from both a contemporaneous and a modern view. It includes a short biography, an in-depth discussion of her films, and an extensive filmography and bibliography of her work. Readers will discover the true identity behind the people's Cinderella and how Durbin's career opened Hollywood's studio gates to a generation of adolescent performers.
Deanna Durbin, Judy Garland, and the Golden Age of Hollywood
Melanie Gall
Taylor Trade Publishing
2022
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The 1930s was a magical age in Hollywood, with Shirley Temple and Mickey Rooney, Bette Davis and Clark Gable lighting up the silver screen. But Deanna Durbin's fame surpassed them all. Born in Canada, Deanna was "discovered" by starmaker Eddie Cantor, producer Joe Pasternak and director Henry Koster, and she quickly became the world's most celebrated star. She saved Universal Studios from ruin, she was a favourite of Winston Churchill and Anne Frank, and she became the highest-paid woman in America. From the start, Deanna's life was irrevocably connected with that of another young ing nue, Judy Garland. Deanna and Judy were wildly talented, ambitious, and strong-willed young women who followed vastly different paths to stardom. While fame was thrust upon Deanna, Judy spent years struggling for success and their early friendship soon turned into a lifelong rivalry. Despite her tragic life, Judy Garland is remembered as an entertainment icon, beloved by millions. However, Deanna Durbin--who turned her back on Hollywood at the age of twenty-eight to pursue love and happiness--has been largely forgotten. But Deanna's legacy endures, and this first-ever biography tells of how her gorgeous voice and winning charm vaulted her to worldwide fame and how a thirteen-year-old girl transformed moviemaking and influenced a generation of fans as the first teenage superstar.
Deanna Durbin, Judy Garland, and the Golden Age of Hollywood
Melanie Gall
ROWMAN LITTLEFIELD
2024
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The 1930s was a magical age in Hollywood, with Shirley Temple and Mickey Rooney, Bette Davis and Clark Gable lighting up the silver screen. But Deanna Durbin's fame surpassed them all. Born in Canada, Deanna was “discovered” by starmaker Eddie Cantor, producer Joe Pasternak and director Henry Koster, and she quickly became the world’s most celebrated star. She saved Universal Studios from ruin, she was a favourite of Winston Churchill and Anne Frank, and she became the highest-paid woman in America. From the start, Deanna’s life was irrevocably connected with that of another young ingénue, Judy Garland. Deanna and Judy were wildly talented, ambitious, and strong-willed young women who followed vastly different paths to stardom. While fame was thrust upon Deanna, Judy spent years struggling for success and their early friendship soon turned into a lifelong rivalry. Despite her tragic life, Judy Garland is remembered as an entertainment icon, beloved by millions. However, Deanna Durbin—who turned her back on Hollywood at the age of twenty-eight to pursue love and happiness—has been largely forgotten. But Deanna’s legacy endures, and this first-ever biography tells of how her gorgeous voice and winning charm vaulted her to worldwide fame and how a thirteen-year-old girl transformed moviemaking and influenced a generation of fans as the first teenage superstar.
Deanna's Story: The WhoreWife Chronicles (Book 3)
Lena White
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2015
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Deanna's Pocket Posh Journal, Chevron
Andrews McMeel Publishing
2016
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Deanna's Pocket Posh Journal, Mum
Andrews McMeel Publishing
2016
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Deanna's Pocket Posh Journal, Polka Dot
Andrews McMeel Publishing
2016
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Deanna's Pocket Posh Journal, Tulip
Andrews McMeel Publishing
2016
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Never has a "star" blazed more brightly across the Hollywood silver screen world as did Deanna Durbin. Without any stage or movie experience she flashed on the screen with a box office smash in 1936, at the age of fourteen, and continued with financial successes year after year - movie after movie to become Hollywood's highest paid actress. In 1949, at the age of 28, she walked away from all of it too take up housekeeping and raising children with her third husband in the environs of Paris, France - stepping out of the spotlight into anonymity. However, when she died April 17, 2013 obituaries from around the world loudly proclaimed - Deanna Durbin was not forgotten. In these pages you will find biographical information as well as a look at every movie in which she starred.The publication of this book marks the second book by William Harper for BearManor Media. In 2007 his definitive study of the late 40s and early 50s NABISCO's promotion; Straight Arrow was released. William HarperBorn March 6, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio Harper grew up in Augusta, Georgia, moving there in 1945 when his father returned home. Graduating from the Academy of Richmond County he began the contentious spiraling process of working for a living. Milkman, candy man, A&P produce department clerk - throw in a little college and Coast Guard time - he tried financing - selling money and with the GI bill finished college in 1970. Then school teaching, headmaster of an alternative schools - Our School - then on to Proctor and Gamble then the North Augusta (South Carolina) Star Newspaper for an off and on 24 years - with breaks for travels - Europe, Greece and across America - managing a used bookstore. Joined the staff of The Church of the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in 1999 - entering his 20th year.A pre-movie Universal Studio video advertisement introduced Harper to Deanna Durbin, which led to his research and eventual manuscript.Harper has been active in various other research projects as well as publicly displaying facets of his many collections. He wrote two chapters for McFarland & Company's publication; Radio Rides the Range (2014). He resides in North Augusta, South Carolina and works in Augusta, Georgia - across the river.