Donna Reed, From Here to Eternity
One of my favorite actresses (we’re talking top ten, mind you) is pictured here, in all her glory – the extraordinary Donna Reed. She was absolutely the total package – beauty, brains, talent, and undeniable charisma. While her filmography (film and television – one of the stars who exceled at both) is beyond wonderful, I can’t help wondering why she wasn’t given even more lead roles in film.
She gave one flawless performance after the other and was (by ALL indications) extremely personable and easy to work with… things one would think producers and directors would crave!
Again, her filmography is wonderful – with a few iconic movies to her credit:
- It’s a Wonderful Life
- From Here to Eternity
- The Picture of Dorian Gray
- They Were Expendable
She also, of course, starred in the wonderful series The Donna Reed Show from 1958-1966.
I guess I’m just greedy – I want more Donna Reed movies to enjoy and collect!
The beautiful promotional photos, here, are from the 1953 war drama From Here to Eternity (directed by Fred Zinnemann). The movie also stars Deborah Kerr, Montgomery Clift, Burt Lancaster, Frank Sinatra, Jack Warden, and Ernest Borgnine.
From Here to Eternity was a huge success with the Academy Awards, winning the following:
- Best Picture
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Frank Sinatra
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Donna Reed
- Best Director: Fred Zinnemann
- Best Writing, Screenplay: Daniel Taradash
- Best Cinematography, Black-and-White: Burnett Guffey
- Best Sound, Recording: John P. Livadary
- Best Film Editing: William A. Lyon
You can find From Here to Eternity on dvd (Amazon link) or watch the movie on Prime Video.
Donna Reed, From Here to Eternity