Donna Reed: A Bio-Bibliography

Donna Reed has been called everyone’s favourite mother and her recognition as such has stood the test of time. But before she became known as the ultimate mum for her role on The Donna Reed Show , Miss Reed was already a veteran film actress with almost 40 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 designed as a comprehensive reference to the life and work of Donna Reed for use by researchers as well as fans. The book begins with a brief biography, 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, listing articles and other items about Donna Reed that appeared in major magazines, fan magazines, books and newspapers. The entries in each sections are cross-referenced for easy referral by the reader. This bio-bibliography aims to be of value for libraries with a performing arts collection, students of media arts and Donna Reed fans.