Betty Grable: A Bio-Bibliography (Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts) (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "On December 18, 1916, Elizabeth Ruth Grable was born in south St. Louis to John Conn Grable and Lillian Hoffman Grable..." (more)
Key Phrases: Betty Grable, New York, Harry James (more...)

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This reference work provides a comprehensive record of the life and career of Betty Grable. The book begins with a biography that presents and discusses the most significant events in Grable's life. The chronology that follows summarizes her career in capsule form. The succeeding chapters provide a detailed account of Grable's performances in various media, including films, television, radio, stage, nightclubs, videos, and records. The entries in these sections succinctly present the facts concerning each of Grable's performances and offer insightful commentary. The volume concludes with a list of Grable memorabilia, a section of miscellaneous information, and an annotated bibliography of books and articles containing extensive or unique material about Grable and her career.

About the Author

LARRY BILLMAN is a writer, director, and producer of live entertainment in international theme parks.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 328 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood Press; annotated edition edition (September 30, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313281564
• ISBN-13: 978-0313281563
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,948,713 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete, October 11, 1999

By	Paul Ward ([e-mail]) "breakers" (Oregon, U.S. A.) - See all my reviews

Don't let the price of this book scare you. It is worth every penny. If you love, like or just want to find out the facts of this star's life this is the book to own. I mean own because you will refer to it time and time again. I will admit when I first receiverd the book I was disappointed. For that price I thought it would be a big book full of color photographs. All one has to do is read that lovely dedication and you know you are in for a treat. The only thing Mr. Billman left out was how to request to have Betty Grable put on a U.S. Postage Stamp. I don't think he will mind if I give you that information. All you have to do is write your request and send it to: The Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Room 5670 Washington, DC 20260