Betty Grable
Betty Grable (December 18, 1916 – July 2, 1973) was an American actress, pin-up girl, dancer, model, and singer. Grable was enrolled in Clark's Dancing School at the age of three. At age 13, Grable and her mother set out for Hollywood with the hopes of stardom. There she landed several minor parts in films such as Whoopee!, New Movietone Follies of 1930, Happy Days and Let's Go Places. In 1932, she signed with RKO Radio Pictures. The bit parts continued for the next three years until Grable was cast in By Your Leave. One of her big roles was in College Swing.. When she landed the role of Glenda Crawford in Down Argentine Way, the public finally took notice of her. Stardom came through comedies such as Coney Island and Sweet Rosie O'Grady. Her famous pin-up pose during World War II adorned barracks all around the world. With that pin-up and as the star of lavish musicals, Betty became the highest-paid star in Hollywood in 1947. Later her studio 20th Century-Fox insured her legs for a million dollars. Betty continued to be popular until the mid-1950s, when musicals went into a decline. Her last film was How to Be Very, Very Popular. She then concentrated on Broadway and nightclubs. She was married to actor Jackie Coogan (1937–1939) and musician Harry James (1943–1965). Betty Grable died at age 56 of lung cancer on July 2, 1973.
How to Marry a Millionaire
(Loco Dempsey)
I Wake Up Screaming
(Jill Lynn)
Hollywood Lights
Follow the Fleet
(Singer in Trio)
The Gay Divorcee
(Guest)
The Greeks Had a Word for Them
(Hat Check Girl (uncredited))
Pin Up Girl
(Lorry Jones)
Footlight Serenade
(Pat Lambert)
Springtime in the Rockies
(Vicky Lane)
Moon Over Miami
(Kathryn 'Kay' Latimer, also called Miss Adams)
Down Argentine Way
(Glenda Crawford)
A Yank in the R.A.F.
(Carol Brown)
Coney Island
(Kate Farley)
Showbiz Goes to War
((archive footage))
That Lady in Ermine
(Francesca / Angelina)
Pigskin Parade
(Laura Watson)
The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend
(Freddie)
Cavalcade
(Girl on Couch)
My Blue Heaven
(Kitty Moran)
Hollywood Blue
((archive footage))
This Way Please
(Jane Morrow)
Child of Manhattan
(Lucy McGonagle)
The Nitwits
(Mary Roberts)
Mother Wore Tights
(Mother)
The Dolly Sisters
(Yansci 'Jenny' Dolly)
Do You Love Me
(Barry's Fan in Taxi (uncredited))
Diamond Horseshoe
(Bonnie Collins)
Wabash Avenue
(Ruby Summers)
The Shocking Miss Pilgrim
(Cynthia Pilgrim)
How To Be Very, Very Popular
(Stormy Tornado)
The Farmer Takes a Wife
(Molly Larkins)
College Swing
(Betty)
Give Me a Sailor
(Nancy Larkin)
When My Baby Smiles at Me
(Bonny Kane)
A Quiet Fourth
Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend
(Self (from How to Marry a Millionaire [1953]) (archive footage))
Probation
(Ruth Jarrett)
Don't Turn 'em Loose
(Mildred Webster)
By Your Leave
(Frances)
The Day the Bookies Wept
(Ina Firpo)
Thrill of a Lifetime
(Gwen)
Student Tour
(Cayenne)
Meet Me After the Show
(Delilah Lee)
Man About Town
(Susan Hayes)
Some of Manie's Friends
Old Man Rhythm
(Sylvia)
Song of the Islands
(Eileen O'Brien)
The Kid from Spain
(Goldwyn Girl (uncredited))
Love Detectives
(Alice)
Three for the Show
(Julie Lowndes)
Four Jills in a Jeep
(Betty Grable)
What Price Innocence?
(Beverly Bennett)
Call Me Mister
(Kay Hudson)
Sweet Rosie O'Grady
(Madeleine Marlowe/Rosie O'Grady)
Cavalcade
(Blonde Girl on Couch (uncredited))
Hold 'Em Jail
(Barbara Jones)
Whoopee!
(Goldwyn Girl (uncredited))
Million Dollar Legs
(Carol Parker)
Campus Confessions
(Joyce Gilmore)
Tin Pan Alley
(Lily Blane)
Happy Days
(Chorus Woman)
Hidden Hollywood: Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Film Vaults
(Self (archiveFootage))
Hidden Hollywood II: More Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Vaults
(Self (archiveFootage))
Kiki
(Goldwyn Girl (uncredited))
Palmy Days
(Goldwyn Girl (uncredited))
Over the Counter
(Customer Who Wants to Buy a Baby (uncredited))
Susie's Affairs
(Susie Lee)
A Night at the Biltmore Bowl
(Vocalist)
The All-Star Bond Rally
(Pat Lambert (archive footage))
Collegiate
(Dorothy)
This Is Bob Hope...
(Self (archive footage))
School for Romance
(Student)
The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi
(Band Singer with Ted Fio Rito)
Melody Cruise
(First Stewardess (uncredited))
New Movietone Follies of 1930
The Age of Consent
(Student at Dormitory (uncredited))
Elmer Steps Out
The Costume Designer
(Self (archive footage))
Wing and a Prayer
((archive footage))
Marilyn
(Self / Loco Dempsey (archive footage) (uncredited))
Take It or Leave It
((archive footage) (uncredited))
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
The Love Goddesses
((archive footage))
Sunkist Stars at Palm Springs
The Flirty Sleepwalker
(Blonde Girl)
Hollywood Luck
Air Tonic
(Betty Grable - Band Singer)
Crashing Hollywood
Ferry-Go-Round
(Betty)
This Band Age
(Betty - Band Singer)
Ex-Sweeties
(Undetermined Minor Role)
Lady! Please!
(Undetermined Minor Role (unconfirmed))
Business Is a Pleasure
Once a Hero
Drawing Rumors
The Spirit of 1976
Jackie Coogan: The First Child Star
(Self (archive footage))
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing
(Self (archive))
The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
(Betty Grable)
The Ed Sullivan Show
(Self - Guest)
The Hollywood Palace
(Self - Presenter)
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
(Self)
The Oscars
(Self)
The Ed Sullivan Show
(Self (archive footage))
The Carol Burnett Show
(Self - Guest)
What's My Line?
(Self - Mystery Guest)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
(Self)