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![]() Click for a larger photo of this vintage pinup girl Betty Grable Commemorative Air Force Page on the B-17G Flying Fortress Bomber Named Sentimental Journey and painted with the Famous Iconic Betty Grable Image Betty Grable 1940's vintage pinup girl introduction:Betty Grable's famous bathing suit photo made her the number-one pin-up girl of the World War II era. She began her movie career at 12 years old as a blackfaced chorus girl in the film Happy Days (1929). During the war years she worked for 20th Century Fox and reigned as box office queen; in 1943) Grable posed for her famous icon pinup photo, which along with her movies and she appeared in viritualy every popular magazine of the day, she soon became the most popular vintage pinup girl among GIs fighting in World War II. Stage Name: Betty Grable Birth Name: Elizabeth Ruth Grable Occupation: Actress, singer, dancer, pinup model Years Active: 1929–1973 Notable Works: Major motivator for the allied troops during WWII, a lifetime of entertainment but no big awards. Date/Place Birth: December 18, 1916(1916-12-18) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. Death/Cause: July 2, 1973 / lung cancer Spouse(s) & Children: Jackie Coogan (m. 1937–1939); Harry James (m. 1943–1965) 2 children Short Biography: She sang and danced her way to become the most recognized film figure during the war years. From the movies to television, Betty appeared on many TV shows during the latter Fifties. There was the Shower of Stars, the Jack Benny show and the Lucy Desi Comedy Hour. It was Betty Grable's famous pin-up pose which cemented her stardom during World War II. She became the secret weapon and moral booster of the U.S. Military. Her picture appeared worldwide, in military barracks, soldiers lockers, the fuselage of bombers, trucks, tanks and posters selling war bonds. Betty made many appearances at the Betty Davis sponsored Hollywood Canteen helping to entertain servicemen. With musicals waning in the mid 1950, Betty Grable concentrated on a stage career and appearances in nightclubs. She opened New York's Latin Quarter and starred in many shows in Las Vegas. During the war years, she was the highest paid performer in films and earned over five million dollars in her career. However, upon her death she had many outstanding debts, from hospital bills to taxes. |
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Important Betty Grable Internet Photos and Information Related Website LinksFan/Official Website: http://vintagemoviefan.freehomepage.com/Internet Movie Database: Betty Grable at IMDb Wikipedia Information: Betty Grable Wicki Grave Site Information: Where Betty Grable is buried. Misc Betty Grable Internet Info Site: Betty Grable www.vintagemoviefan.freehomepage.com |
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