60th Anniversary of “It Happened to Jane”
By Barbara Osborn
Many thanks to Barbara for providing us with this wonderful remembrance of this spectacular day!
There are a couple of truths that are evident to me, when you mention the name DORIS DAY, PEOPLE SMILE and immediately follow with, “OH, I LOVE DORIS DAY”! The same was true of the folks I met when I attended the Southington, CT 60th Anniversary, of their part in filming, “It Happened to Jane”.
The folks responsible for running the event were moved and honored by Doris’ personal letter and autographed photo she sent. Mobilized by DDAF and wearing my DDAF t-shirt, I was graciously welcomed as they were surprised and pleased to have someone there representing DDAF. It was an exciting and wonderful experience.
Doris touches people everywhere with her goodness and light which was shining in abundance as the historical society proclaimed June 30, 2018, ’Doris Day’!
Standing room only, the attendees were there to celebrate their town, their history, Doris, and crew. Robert Joseph Belietzkie, Librarian, Historian and WebStationmaster, conducted the event along with Philip K. Wooding, Town Historian. Their program began with the presentation of the DDAF promo film as narrated by Robert Osborne. As always, I had tears in my eyes and I don’t think I was alone.
Robert Belietzkie read the official town proclamation honoring Doris. After the presentation and proclamation of ‘Doris Day’ we were treated to a slide show narrated by Robert. This was a compilation of donated pictures, film clips from the movie, newspaper ads, and stories of the day that Doris came to town. After the presentation, everyone shared in a cake decorated with the “97” train and “Sam” the lobster which was donated by Stop and Shop of Southington.
After enjoying the delicious cake, we set out to Canal Street where the Milldale Train Depot (now museum) is located. There, they have a great photo of Doris and Jack Lemmon, a poster of the movie and other train items. They pointed out the locations where certain photo shoots were taken and spoke about the excitement of the crowds of people who came to get a glimpse of “Hollywood”! They even had a water dish for the “four-leggers!” I took a picture of a concrete bench where Doris and Jack were said to have eaten lunch! Can you believe I was still there sharing with folks until early evening? When the stars come out there is only one that “Twinkles and Shines”, dearly beloved, Doris Day.
I hope you enjoy the photos.
The folks responsible for running the event were moved and honored by Doris’ personal letter and autographed photo she sent. Mobilized by DDAF and wearing my DDAF t-shirt, I was graciously welcomed as they were surprised and pleased to have someone there representing DDAF. It was an exciting and wonderful experience.
Doris touches people everywhere with her goodness and light which was shining in abundance as the historical society proclaimed June 30, 2018, ’Doris Day’!
Standing room only, the attendees were there to celebrate their town, their history, Doris, and crew. Robert Joseph Belietzkie, Librarian, Historian and WebStationmaster, conducted the event along with Philip K. Wooding, Town Historian. Their program began with the presentation of the DDAF promo film as narrated by Robert Osborne. As always, I had tears in my eyes and I don’t think I was alone.
Robert Belietzkie read the official town proclamation honoring Doris. After the presentation and proclamation of ‘Doris Day’ we were treated to a slide show narrated by Robert. This was a compilation of donated pictures, film clips from the movie, newspaper ads, and stories of the day that Doris came to town. After the presentation, everyone shared in a cake decorated with the “97” train and “Sam” the lobster which was donated by Stop and Shop of Southington.
After enjoying the delicious cake, we set out to Canal Street where the Milldale Train Depot (now museum) is located. There, they have a great photo of Doris and Jack Lemmon, a poster of the movie and other train items. They pointed out the locations where certain photo shoots were taken and spoke about the excitement of the crowds of people who came to get a glimpse of “Hollywood”! They even had a water dish for the “four-leggers!” I took a picture of a concrete bench where Doris and Jack were said to have eaten lunch! Can you believe I was still there sharing with folks until early evening? When the stars come out there is only one that “Twinkles and Shines”, dearly beloved, Doris Day.
I hope you enjoy the photos.
For more details about this movie please visit our link It Happened to Jane.
