Deanna Durbin Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
DEANNA DURBIN
Born: December 04, 1921 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Died: April 30, 2013 in Paris, France
Deanna Durbin was born on December 4, 1921 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and she was a Canadian-born actress and singer .
Durbin began singing at a young age and studied voice training before being signed by Universal Pictures in 1936. Her film debut came that same year with Three Smart Girls, a musical comedy that became a major box-office success and helped save Universal from financial difficulties.
Throughout her career, she appeared in more than 20 films, often in musical comedies and dramas. Some of her most notable works include One Hundred Men and a Girl (1937), Mad About Music (1938), First Love (1939), It Started with Eve (1941), and Christmas Holiday (1944). Her performances frequently featured operatic and popular songs, showcasing her vocal range. In 1939, at the age of 18, she received an Academy Juvenile Award for her contributions to film.
Durbin was also known for her influence on the musical film genre. Her roles helped popularize operatic singing in mainstream Hollywood productions. At the height of her career, she was among the highest-paid women in the United States. Despite her success, Durbin became disenchanted with Hollywood and retired from acting after For the Love of Mary (1948). She later moved to France, where she lived a private life away from public attention.
Durbin began singing at a young age and studied voice training before being signed by Universal Pictures in 1936. Her film debut came that same year with Three Smart Girls, a musical comedy that became a major box-office success and helped save Universal from financial difficulties.
Throughout her career, she appeared in more than 20 films, often in musical comedies and dramas. Some of her most notable works include One Hundred Men and a Girl (1937), Mad About Music (1938), First Love (1939), It Started with Eve (1941), and Christmas Holiday (1944). Her performances frequently featured operatic and popular songs, showcasing her vocal range. In 1939, at the age of 18, she received an Academy Juvenile Award for her contributions to film.
Durbin was also known for her influence on the musical film genre. Her roles helped popularize operatic singing in mainstream Hollywood productions. At the height of her career, she was among the highest-paid women in the United States. Despite her success, Durbin became disenchanted with Hollywood and retired from acting after For the Love of Mary (1948). She later moved to France, where she lived a private life away from public attention.
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DEANNA DURBIN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 54412Piece of paper signed by Deanna Durbin in blue ink, imprinted with "Write a Letter Home" at the upper margin. Durbin was a notable actress and singer, awarded a special Academy Award for her contributions to film and music.Price: $100.00
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DEANNA DURBIN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 54413Deanna Durbin signs a piece of paper with the signature "Deanna Durbin", affixed to a 5x3 paper. Durbin was a prominent actress and singer, known for her roles in films like Three Smart Girls and One Hundred Men and a Girl.
Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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DEANNA DURBIN - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 342386Album leaf signed in pencil by "Deanna Durbin" and "Fred MacMurray", each on their own section. Durbin, known for her singing and acting, saved Universal Pictures from bankruptcy, while MacMurray starred in notable films and TV series.
Price: $120.00
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DEANNA DURBIN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1938 - HFSID 165344Question card signed by Deanna Durbin includes an autograph note reading, "To Elsie/Kindest regards/Deanna Durbin". The item is associated with an event featuring Myrus - The Man With the x-Ray Eyes at The Café Lamaze in Hollywood, California.
Price: $100.00
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DEANNA DURBIN - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 55392Album leaf contains an autograph quotation signed by Deanna Durbin, stating, "'I Love to Whistle'/while/'It's Raining Sunbeams'/and 'Chapel Bells'/softly chime." The quote incorporates titles of her popular songs, showcasing her soprano talent.
Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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DEANNA DURBIN - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 166703Piece of paper signed by Deanna Durbin in purple ink, inscribed with "Best always/Deanna Durbin David" and typed with "Deanna Durbin/--- 100 men and a girl ---". Durbin, an actress and singer, was known for her beautiful voice and successful films.
Price: $100.00
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DEANNA DURBIN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 215450Photograph of Deanna Durbin, inscribed and signed: "To/Jesus,/All the best!/Deanna Durbin". The actress/singer is known for her rivalry with Judy Garland and her successful films, which helped save Universal Pictures from bankruptcy.
Price: $200.00
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DEANNA DURBIN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 224141Photograph of Deanna Durbin wearing a white shirt is inscribed and signed: "To Sharon -/Sincerely -/Deanna/Durbin". Durbin, a noted actress and singer, gained fame in her youth and retired to France, later receiving renewed interest in her works.
Price: $200.00
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DEANNA DURBIN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 254067Photograph of Deanna Durbin, inscribed and signed "To Murray/Sincerely -/Deanna/Durbin". Known for her roles in Three Smart Girls and One Hundred Men and a Girl, she gained fame as a singer and actress during Hollywood's Golden Age.
Price: $260.00
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DEANNA DURBIN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 19410Photograph of Deanna Durbin smiling, inscribed and signed: "To Ann/best always!/Deanna Durbin/David". Durbin, an acclaimed actress and singer, was a major film star in the 1930s, known for her beautiful voice and significant contributions to cinema.
Price: $240.00
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DEANNA DURBIN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 25179Photograph of Deanna Durbin, inscribed and signed "Good luck George!/Deanna". This vintage black and white publicity image is from 1944, showcasing the actress and singer known for her remarkable voice and significant impact on Universal Pictures.
Price: $240.00
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DEANNA DURBIN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 28519Vintage sepia publicity photograph of Deanna Durbin, inscribed and signed: "To Phil,/Sincerest regards,/Deanna Durbin". Durbin, a prominent actress/singer, gained fame for her roles in films like Three Smart Girls and One Hundred Men and a Girl.
Price: $240.00
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DEANNA DURBIN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 44478Vintage sepia publicity photograph of Deanna Durbin, inscribed and signed: "To Ray Coontz/Best regards,/Deanna Durbin". The photograph, taken by Ray Jones, highlights the actress and singer, known for her contributions to film and music during the 1930s and 1940s.
Price: $240.00
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DEANNA DURBIN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1938 - HFSID 288749Photograph of Deanna Durbin inscribed and signed to collector Saul Goodman with the text: "To Saul/Deanna Durbin". Signed in person on March 29, 1938, the photograph highlights Durbin's charm and her connection to the entertainment industry.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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DEANNA DURBIN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1940 - HFSID 19411Photograph of Deanna Durbin, inscribed and signed: "To Charles White:/With best wishes/Deanna Durbin". The actress and singer, known for her beautiful voice, was a prominent figure in the 1930s and received a special Academy Award.
Price: $240.00
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DEANNA DURBIN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 269437Vintage black and white publicity photograph of Deanna Durbin signed with the inscription, “Deanna Durbin/David.” Capturing a scene from Three Smart Girls, this item highlights Durbin's debut film for Universal, which helped save the studio from bankruptcy.
Price: $320.00
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DEANNA DURBIN - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 11/18/1946 - HFSID 289033Consent form signed twice by Deanna Durbin, authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund to reproduce her signature and likeness for fundraising stamps. Dated November 18, 1946, it grants exclusive rights for use in advertising and sales related to the stamps.
Price: $500.00
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DEANNA DURBIN - INSCRIBED PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED - HFSID 159423Picture postcard of Deanna Durbin, inscribed and signed: "To André De Lennoy/with my kindest wishes/yours sincerely,/Deanna Durbin." Durbin, a prominent actress and singer, was known for her beautiful voice and significant contributions to film during her career.
Price: $200.00
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DEANNA DURBIN - INSCRIBED PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED - HFSID 159424Picture postcard of Deanna Durbin from That Certain Age, inscribed and signed: "To André De Lennoy/Best wishes/Deanna Durbin". Durbin was a prominent actress and singer, awarded a special Academy Award for her contributions to film.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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DEANNA DURBIN - MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED - HFSID 157063Magazine photograph of Deanna Durbin smiling over her shoulder, signed with her married name "Deanna/Durbin David". Durbin, a notable actress and singer, gained fame in the 1930s and retired to France after becoming disillusioned with Hollywood.
Price: $180.00
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DEANNA DURBIN - MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED - HFSID 50752Magazine photograph of Deanna Durbin, signed "Sincerely/Deanna Durbin". Known for her beautiful voice and as Judy Garland's main rival, Durbin achieved fame in the 1930s and received a special Academy Award for her contributions to film.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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DEANNA DURBIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/11/1941 - HFSID 313721Typed letter signed by Deanna Durbin, dated December 11, 1941, expresses her enjoyment working with Charles Laughton and Bob Cummings while discussing It Started With Eve. Accompanied by an unsigned photograph of Durbin with skis.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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HERS TO HOLD MOVIE CAST - INSCRIBED SHEET MUSIC SIGNED CIRCA 1943 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 74268Sheet music signed by Deanna Durbin and Joseph Cotten, inscribed: "To Judy McMahon/Best wishes/Deanna Durbin/David" and "Joseph Cotten". It includes the song "Say a Pray'r for the Boys Over There" from the film Hers to Hold.
Price: $280.00
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JOHN RAITT - INSCRIBED ORIGINAL ART SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 298409Portrait drawn by John Raitt, signed by both Raitt and Deanna Durbin. It is inscribed with "To John/With best wishes/Deanna Durbin" and signed "J Raitt". Raitt created this original art while in college, seeking autographs from his subjects.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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THREE SMART GIRLS MOVIE CAST - PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 57044Publicity photograph of Ray Milland and Deanna Durbin from Three Smart Girls, signed in ink by both actors. This vintage movie still captures a scene from the 1937 film, which revolves around three sisters trying to reunite their parents.
Price: $280.00
