Donna Reed: A Bio-Bibliography

by Brenda Scott Royce

Overview

Donna Reed has been called everyone's favorite mother and her recognition as such has stood the test of time. But before she became known as the ultimate mom for her role on The Donna Reed Show, Miss Reed was already a veteran film actress with almost forty films to her credit. Among these are her performances in It's a Wonderful Life and From Here to Eternity. Her role in the latter garnered her a Best Supporting Actress Oscar. This book is a comprehensive reference to the life and work of Donna Reed for use by researchers as well as fans.

Performing arts researcher Brenda Scott Royce has compiled a self-contained reference work to Donna Reed's career and life. A brief biography begins the book, followed by detailed examinations of Miss Reed's work in motion pictures, television, and radio. Also listed are media reviews of her work, a listing of awards and nominations, and a chronology of major events in her life. An annotated bibliography follows these sections, and it lists all articles and other items about Donna Reed that appeared in major magazines, fan magazines, books, and newspapers. The entries in each section are cross-referenced for easy referral by the reader. This bio-bibliography will be an important addition to libraries with a performing arts collection, students of media arts, and Donna Reed fans.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313268069
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	11/26/1990
Series:	Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts , #16
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

BRENDA SCOTT ROYCE is a freelance writer and performing arts researcher currently studying at the University of South Florida. She served as President of Star Data Research in New York from 1985 to 1988 and is a graduate of the Sarasota Visual and Performing Arts Center. She also served as research assistant for the book Classic Sitcoms: A Celebration of the Best of Prime Time Comedies.

Table of Contents

Preface
Biography
Chronology
Filmography
Roles Donna Didn't Play
Television Appearances
"The Donna Reed Show" Episode Guide
Radio Appearances
Awards and Nominations
Annotated Bibliography
Appendix: The Donna Reed Foundation and Festival
Index

Editorial Reviews

A brief biography is followed by detailed examinations of Reed's work in motion pictures, television, and radio, and an annotated bibliography of articles and other items about Reed that appeared in the print media. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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