Song of the South
1949
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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,...
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...
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...
by Emily Madison 379 Views. 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. This article will explore the life and career of Luana Patten ...
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.
Luana Patten's debut was Song of the South in 1946 as the poor but lovable Ginny Favers. Like Bobby Driscoll, she showed great talent and was the first actress to sign a long-term contract with Disney. Between Luana and Bobby, dubbed the "Sweetheart Team", Disney had a dynamic duo of sorts.
Luana Patten was an American film actress and model, who made her first film appearance in the 1946 musical Song of the South, with Bobby Driscoll. Patten continued to work for Disney, such So Dear to My Heart, the " Pecos Bill " segment of Melody Time, and appearing as herself during the live action scenes in Fun and Fancy Free.
