Belgian postcard by Nieuwe Merksemsche Chocolaterie S.P.R.L., no. C 21. Photo: Universal. (The picture was probably taken in Hollywood). Deanna Durbin holding a Dutch-language Filmwereld magazine in her hands. We doubt that Deanna ever could read Dutch ... Collection: Marlene Pilaete.

When Deanna Durbin's (1921-2013) Three Smart Girls (Henry Koster, 1936), the first of her 21 starring vehicles, was released in 1936 it was an immediate sensation, and her films for Universal are said to have saved the studio from bankruptcy.

On 30 December, there will be a special post by La Collectionneuse about Deanna Durbin at EFSP (European Film Star Postcards).

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Belgian postcard by S.A. Cacao et Chocolat Kivou, Vilvoorde / N.V. Cacao en Chocolade Kivou, Vilvoorde. PhotoL Artistes Associés (United Artists).

Lupe Velez (1908-1944), was one of the first Mexican actresses to succeed in Hollywood. Her nicknames were 'The Mexican Spitfire' and 'Hot Pepper'.

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