They were married  from 1945 to 1949. The section "Deanna Durbin songs" is a great ideea. Deanna was not only a superb actress, but as a singer had the voice of an angel. 20: She was an option to perform as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz (1939), but the role ultimately went to Judy Garland. Durbin, with her innocent face, burst onto the Hollywood screen in the mid-1930s. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I did find it in its entirety (with that same picture from the 1980s) at Java’ Journey in a 2010 article on this page: http://javabeanrush.blogspot.com/2010/11/DeannaDurbinInterview.html. Other trivia: • Deanna Durbin receives her first on-screen kiss in “First Love” (1939). Gender:. Visit ottawafringe.com for the schedule and box office info. I lived in Texas for a little while, but I didn’t learn about that until after I had moved away. Deanna Durbin once said her screen persona "never had any similarity to me, not even coincidentally." Tickets cost $12 online (plus a $2 processing fee) and at the door. 17. A one woman musical, Judy Garland June 10, 1922to June 22, 1969 Deanna Durbin Dec. 4, 1921 Born in Canada and still lives there, did not like the Hollywood scene. 20: She was an option to perform as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz (1939), but the role ultimately went to Judy Garland. I have come across tons of Actresses who left Acting when they were young. Deanna Durbin Celebrity Profile - Check out the latest Deanna Durbin photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at Rotten Tomatoes! Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. [1] Estimate. Deanna Durbin was the Canadian opera star who saved Universal Studios (the dream factory, not the tourist attraction). The Shipman interview does suggest that the serene self-confidence of Durbin’s characters … Canadian actress and singer Deanna Durbin (1921-2013) wearing a black sleeveless dress in a publicity shot once used for the cover of the magazine … Ingenue: Deanna Durbin, Judy Garland and the Golden Age of Hollywood by Melanie Gall is playing at Academic Hall (133 Seraphin-Marion) until Sunday, June 23, 2019. ... At this same interview, Joe Pasternak also recalls Deanna as being quite shy and close-mouthed (but says nothing about the emotional outburst Koster recalled). Deanna Durbin (born Edna Mae Durbin; December 4, 1921 – c. April 20, 2013) was a Canadian singer and actress, who appeared in a number of musical films in the 1930s and 1940s, her singing voice being variously described as being light but full, sweet and unaffected. She retired from acting and singing in 1949, and withdrew from public life, granting only one interview for the remainder of her life, in 1983. In the late 1930s and 1940s, Deanna and Judy, just teenagers, were two of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Edna Mae Durbin, born December 4, 1921, was a Canadian-born actress and singer. 19: By twenty-one, she was the highest-paid woman in the United States and highest-paid female film star in the World. A one woman musical, DEANNA DURBIN INTERVIEW Visiting a Deanna Durbin fan site, (Deannadurbindevotees.com), I was fascinated to read an interview author David Shipman did with Deanna in 1983 at her home in France. Charles David directed only two films in Hollywood, both in 1945 – Lady On A Train and Fairy Tale Murder (with Gloria Jean). Gall plays Deanna and brings in the story of Judy in an interview with an invisible New York Times reporter. Deanna Durbin left her mark in Hollywood as a child star, but it seemed it was immediately scrubbed away when she decided to leave fame behind. I was happy on the set. The Shipman interview does suggest that the serene self-confidence of Durbin’s characters was consistent with her personality off-screen. Visiting  a Deanna Durbin fan site,( Deannadurbindevotees.com), I was fascinated to read an interview author David Shipman did with Deanna in 1983 at her home in France. If they were allowed to be managed and controlled, for example, by Reputable Fan Clubs, that would have been Great News for Her Fans. Deanna Durbin made 21 movies in her short career. So sorry about that,I checked again myself and couldn’t find the interview. Deanna left successfully, without a lot of looking back and regretting. She stated that the studio pushed a "childlike image" on her, but I'm not so sure about that. The Amazing Mrs. Holliday (Bruce Manning, 1943) is an uneven, frustrating WWII comedy-drama, worth seeing for Deanna Durbin's sensitive, beguiling performance, the best of her adult career. Maybe her family will relent and allow a Biography to be written. Below are some excerpts: Deanna is a favourite on my local nostalgia radio. For one thing, just take a look at my last four films and you’ll appreciate that the stories I had to defend were mediocre, near impossible. The kiss made newspaper front pages, according to a 1987 interview with Robert Stack. Universal's Deanna Durbin. In 1980, Deanna Durbin sent a current photo of herself to Life Magazine with a note explaining that she was upset at the stories of being overweight. It may have been a shock to Deanna’s Fans that she left her Career so young never to return, but she wasn’t in a boat by herself. Durbin purchased the East Coast traditional-style house from fellow actress Virginia Bruce in the mid-1940s. The late Mr Shipman wrote one of my favourite books , THE GREAT FILM STARS; THE GOLDEN YEARS. There were no other details at the time, but it is known that she died from natural causes, aged 91. I know Durbin has an enormous fan base but I've just never gotten into her films. Would someone elaborate about where in Texas was Deanna and her mother mobbed. My mother and I were once mobbed in Texas: the police lost control of the crowd and my mother suffered two broken ribs from people trying to reach me. Of course I've been trying to change that and be more open to her films when they air. Perhaps. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. She made them all for Universal and single-handedly saved the studio from bankruptcy. Miss Jaynes will be allowed several months of freedom each year for concert and opera work. I’m referring mostly to what happened in her life after she moved to France. That was a long time. She … This interview excerpted from Sean Martinfield’s article in the San Francisco Sentinal:Deanna Durbin- The Femme Fatal of Noir City X-mas, Wed night at the Castro Theatre PREVIOUS POST: “Love Is A Bore,” The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone 1961; A look at Cleo Laine Nuor. Change ). • Director, producer Henry Koster said he met his wife on the set of this film, Peggy Moran. Read more reviews at apt613.ca/fringe. It was still in an embryonic state just a few songs completed when Alan Jay Lerner came to my home to play them for me. This was a great read! A reviewer for the New York Times praised her 'phenomenal vocal cords'. Deanna Durbin with the troops in the Hollywood Canteen during World War II. …”Why did I give up my career? I have never been so frightened. This is the last known interview with the reclusive film star and recording artist before her death in April of 2013. Thank you for reprinting this article on such a lovely actress and singer. Catching up on Lady On A Train recently, it was interesting to see that her then husband,Felix Jackson produced it and her third husband,Charles David directed it. Renamed Deanna Durbin for show business purposes, by age … Because of illness, her father moved the family to Los Angeles where … Working with these talented men helped me so very much and I grew up much faster than the average teenager. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Melanie Gall’s Ingenue: Deanna Durbin, Judy Garland and the Golden Age of Hollywood, tells the true story of Durbin’s life growing up in Hollywood, her relationship with Judy Garland, which the world wanted so much to be filled with mutual hate, and why she gave it all up in favour of a life of obscurity in Paris. A newsletter published on April 30th by the Deanna Durbin Society reported that she had died "in the past few days". ( Log Out /  Discover (and save!) Read more reviews at apt613.ca/fringe. Since her retirement, Durbin granted only one interview in 1983, to film historian David Shipman. Because of illness, her father moved the family to Los Angeles where … The transcript reveals a bright, articulate woman, unpretentious and sensible, blessedly at peace with her Hollywood past. Resides in Neauphlé-le-Château, France. Sister: Edith (teacher) Husband: Vaughn Paul (m. 18-Apr-1941, div. In his new book, "Deanna Durbin A Hollywood Fairy Tale - The Legend of Edna Mae," William Harper details the life of a long-forgotten Hollywood star. “The character I was forced into had little or nothing in common with myself – or with other youth of my generation, for that matter.” Deanna Durbin’s last public interview 1981 with David Shipman. If she did have any regrets we will probably never know because very little is written about her life, once she retired. Member. Durbin purchased the East Coast traditional-style house from fellow actress Virginia Bruce in the mid-1940s. Melanie Gall’s Ingenue: Deanna Durbin, Judy Garland and the Golden Age of Hollywood, tells the true story of Durbin’s life growing up in Hollywood, her relationship with Judy Garland, which the world wanted so much to be filled with mutual hate, and why she gave it all up in favour of a life of obscurity in Paris. Tickets cost $12 online (plus a $2 processing fee) and at the door. Friggs later said that Deanna Durbin was the only person he ever knew who could get away with calling Charles Laughton "Cuddles." With the technical skill and vocal range of a legitimate lyric soprano, she performed many styles from popular standards to operatic arias. Poised as a veteran, prettier than ever, she arrived for her interview clad in rosy tweed. Deanna’s observations of her life in Hollywood are so revealing and her honesty is welcome. Deanna Durbin, Soundtrack: Mad About Music. I’m sure that she was happy. In her early childhood there were no obvious signs that one day she would be a bigger box office attraction than Shirley Temple.Renamed Deanna Durbin for show business purposes, by age 21 she was the most highly paid female star in the world. Singer-actress Deanna Durbin, who was the highest-paid female star in Hollywood in 1947 but quit the biz the following year at the age of 26, has died, her fan club announced Tuesday. Whenever I complained or asked for story or director approval, the studio refused. In her early childhood there were no obvious signs that one day she would be a bigger box office attraction than Shirley Temple. In her early childhood there were no obvious signs that one day she would be a bigger box office attraction than Shirley Temple. Her voice is golden, but one can hear it getting stronger and stronger toward the … Hand color tinted photo of Deanna Durbin. I was the highest paid star with the poorest material-today I consider my salary as damages for having to cope with such complete lack of quality.”, “I did not hate show business. Edna Mae Durbin (December 4, 1921 – April 17, 2013), known professionally as Deanna Durbin, was a Canadian-born actress and singer, who later settled in France.She appeared in musical films in the 1930s and 1940s. Post-retirement, no writer ever got close enough to her to find out. Deanna Durbin. Mar 10, 2013 - This Pin was discovered by Classic Movie Hub. She declared "Deanna Durbin was dead and my own life really began".- In 1961, Bob Thomas again caught up with her on a return visit. Deanna’s observations of her life in Hollywood are so revealing and her honesty is welcome. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Deanna Durbin : biography December 4, 1921 – April, 2013 Personal life Durbin married an assistant director, Vaughn Paul, in 1941; the couple divorced in 1943. Simple theme. She declared "Deanna Durbin was dead and my own life really began".- In 1961, Bob Thomas again caught up with her on a return visit. Perhaps. She made them all for Universal and single-handedly saved the studio from bankruptcy. I've also realized with giving her movies a chance that she was a very good singer.Thanks again for sharing this with us.See ya soon!Page. ( Log Out /  They put me in the town jail for safety and to avoid the mob still waiting at the station, they flagged the train down in the middle of nowhere, where I got on safely.”, “Just once was I seriously tempted (to return to performing), by the prospect of My Fair Lady on Broadway. A list of all the songs should be present in every article dedicated to singers. With the technical skill and vocal range of a legitimate lyric soprano, she performed everything from … Durbin retired from acting and singing in 1949, and withdrew from public life, granting only one interview for the remainder of her life, in 1983. Post-retirement, no writer ever got close enough to her to find out. Deanna Durbin made 21 movies in her short career. 19: By twenty-one, she was the highest-paid woman in the United States and highest-paid female film star in the World. In 1946 she earned $323,477, just $5,000 less than Bette Davis who was the highest-earning female in all of America! Gave her last interview in 1949. I'll Be Yours is a 1947 American musical comedy film directed by William A. Seiter and starring Deanna Durbin.Based on the play A jó tündér by Ferenc Molnár, the film is about a small-town girl who tells a fib to a wealthy businessman, which then creates complications.The play had earlier been adapted for the 1935 film The Good Fairy by Preston Sturges ( Log Out /  Gall plays Deanna and brings in the story of Judy in an interview with an invisible New York Times reporter. When she retired at 29, the actress was the highest-paid woman in Hollywood -- and the world. your own Pins on Pinterest I do hope so. Theme images by, HOLLYWOOD LOVE: DINAH SHORE AND BURT REYNOLDS, The Alternate Movie Title Game (Movie of the Week Edition), Danny G's Sunday Serenade with Dino: "It Won't Cool Off", BING ON FILM: RHYTHM ON THE RIVER - PART ONE, Podcast: Going My Way and The Bells of St. Mary's, Fun with virtual classic film discussions, JERRY LEWIS TO BE HONORED AT TCM FESTIVAL, PHOTOS OF THE DAY: CLASSIC STARS AND HORSES. Deanna Durbin (born Edna Mae Durbin, December 4, 1921 – April 2013) was a Canadian singer and actress, who appeared in a number of musical films in the 1930s and 1940s singing standards as well as operatic arias.. Durbin made her first film appearance with Judy Garland in Every Sunday (1936), and subsequently signed a contract with Universal Studios. Her second marriage, to film writer-producer-actor Felix Jackson in 1945, produced a daughter, Jessica Louise Jackson, but a divorce followed in 1949. ), Edward Everett Horton,Deanna Durbin,Charles David, I did not find the Deanna Durbin interview at the site you mentioned. Great post, very interesting too! I don't think Deanna Durbin will ever lose her fan base, every year more people "discover" her and her delightful personality. The girl who one day would be known as "Winnipeg's Sweetheart" was born at Grace Hospital on December 4, 1921, as Edna Mae Durbin. I did two films with my special friend, Charles Laughton. Let’s hope we get a well researched biography. In the late 1930s and 1940s, Deanna and Judy, just teenagers, were two of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Deanna Durbin (born December 4, 1921 – April 2013) is a Canadian-born, Southern California-raised singer and actress, who appeared in a number of musical films in 1930s and 1940s singing standards as well as operatic arias.. Durbin made her first film appearance in 1936 with Judy Garland in Every Sunday, and subsequently signed a … 24. In 1946 she earned $323,477, just $5,000 less than Bette Davis who was the highest-earning female in all of America! Hi, David!What a great find and such a personal and detailed interview about her private life and career highlights. It is Deanna’s story, not Judy’s, and she sings Deanna’s music and not Judy’s (except for Somewhere Over the Rainbow). We can watch this young girl literally grow up from 14 to 26. Deanna Durbin is such a treat. She could have returned if she had wanted to. Edna Mae Durbin, known professionally as Deanna Durbin, was a Canadian-born actress and singer, who later settled in France. What I did find difficult was that this acquired maturity had to be hidden under the childlike personality my films and publicity projected on me.”, “I hated being in a goldfish bowl. ( in the 1981 photo above, is Deanna holding a copy of the BBC ‘s Radio Times? She appeared in musical films in the 1930s and 1940s. If I went to New York, I had to stay in my hotel room or go everywhere under guard, whisked away in a big black limousine, terrified that the fans running alongside would get hurt in the traffic. Deanna Durbin Celebrity Profile - Check out the latest Deanna Durbin photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at Rotten Tomatoes! She reiterated … Nuor. She certainly was a mysterious woman. The French born David married Deanna in 1950 and Deanna chose to leave America and settle in France. When she retired at 29, the actress was the highest-paid woman in Hollywood -- and the world. The whole interview can be read at DeannaDurbindevotees.com. Beginning as a 14-year-old in 1936's Three Smart Girls, she made 21 tuneful, attractive musicals that charmed America, and provided Winston Churchill with his favourite film, 100 Men and a Girl. - In a 1958 refusal of an interview request she wrote an AP reporter to say that she was happy with her life and considered herself lucky to have been able to leave Hollywood on her own terms and relatively undamaged. I loved them…but I had my ticket to Paris in my pocket and anyway, Julie Andrews was great and so was Audrey Hepburn in the film.”. "Beneath The Lights Of Home" being the most requested record. "; March 2, 1937: "Metro is thinking seriously about offering Judy Garland as a threat to Universal's Deanna Durbin, and after the youngster's appearance with Charles Gorin, ne … At the age of 17, she was awarded the Academy Juvenile Award. I liked your two books on the stars and such statements you made as, “the system was firmly rigged against the individual in favor of the machine”, . 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