Deanna Durbin was one of the biggest stars of the 1930s and 40s, and, following her retirement in 1949, continues to retain great popularity today. During her career, Deanna was not only publicly credited with singlehandedly saving Universal Studios from bankruptcy and enabling it to remain a Hollywood power (the only performer ever to be so designated), but, as the first international "Teen Idol" and the first actor to make the transition from Child Star to adult roles while retaining her popularity, she set a standard for other teen, ingenue and young adult actresses to follow which endures to the present day.

Finally, as a singer, whose pure, one-of-a-kind lyric soprano effortlessly encompassed a wide variety of musical genres from classical , to opera, to popular song, Deanna introduced millions to the joys of classical music and singing while serving as a source inspiration/admiration and a role model through the decades to many of the 20th century's most important artists, while inspiring untold others to aspire to a performing career.

This Group is for those who are interested in discussing Deanna Durbin and all aspects of her career, including the impact her success had on the careers of other notable performers such as Judy Garland, Kathryn Grayson, Jane Powell and Julie Andrews.

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"That's why I'm grateful to Deanna Durbin. Her work proved to the public that people were interested in actresses or talent of the 'between age.' That was a break for all of us in our early 'teens." Judy Garland, August, 1937