June Allyson

It was my first straight dramatic role, and the most adult, intelligent one I have ever played.

It was my first straight dramatic role, and the most adult, intelligent one I have ever played.

I'd just as soon stay home and raise babies.

I'd just as soon stay home and raise babies.

The role of Barbara, in Music for Millions, was literally a tonic for me.

The role of Barbara, in Music for Millions, was literally a tonic for me.

The first day I arrived, they told me to go home and get rid of that cold.

The first day I arrived, they told me to go home and get rid of that cold.

So, to prepare for the role, I had to take music lessons, talk to wives who had husbands overseas, and read more

So, to prepare for the role, I had to take music lessons, talk to wives who had husbands overseas, and carefully study the reactions and mannerisms of a friend who was expecting.