Song of the South
1949
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May 7, 1996 · May 7, 1996 12 AM PT. Luana Patten, an actress who made her debut as a poor white child who was cheered by Uncle Remus’ stories in Disney’s classic 1946 film “Song of the South,” has died. She...
May 12, 1996 · Luana Patten, a child actress in the 1940's who appeared in the Walt Disney films "Song of the South" and "So Dear to My Heart," died on May 1. She was 57. The cause was respiratory failure,...
Luana Patten, actress: born Long Beach, California 6 July 1938; married John Smith 1960 (marriage dissolved 1964); died Long Beach, California 1 May 1996. More about Cinema Marriage Narcotics...
Luana Patten, born on July 6, 1938, was an American actress who made a lasting impression during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Despite her relatively brief career, she left an indelible mark on the industry, starring in various films and television shows.
May 1, 1996 · Luana Patten (July 6, 1938 – May 1, 1996) was an American actress who appeared in films produced by Walt Disney Pictures, such as Song of the South (1946), Fun and Fancy Free (1947), and Melody Time (1948). Later in life, she played roles in television.
May 13, 1996 · Luana Patten, young star of such 1940s Disney films as ``Song of the South,'' died May 1 from respiratory failure. She was 57. Patten made her movie debut at age 8 opposite Bobby Driscoll in ``Song of the South,'' a 1946 movie combining live action and animation.
Biography by AllMovie. Child actress Luana Patten was discovered by Walt Disney in 1946, when she was eight years old. Patten was prominently featured in Disney's Song of the South (1946), Fun and Fancy Free (1947) and So Dear to My Heart (1948), then left films to finish schooling.
