Chorine in early 30s films became one of Hollywood's most universally known stars of the 40s and was the archetypal "pinup girl."
Ex-husband, Harry James died on what would have been their 40th anniversary. Dated Desi Arnaz In the late 1940s, Fox studio insured her legs with Lloyds of London for a quarter million dollars. In 1946-47, the Treasury Department noted that she was the highest paid woman in America, receiving $300,000 a year. Interred at Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, California, USA. Was one of the 20 original 'Goldwyn Girls', along with Lucille Ball, Virginia Bruce, Ann Dvorak and Paulette Goddard. Niece of actor Vinton Haworth. Suffered from "demophobia" (fear of crowds) Voted Best Figure of 1941. Wore size 5A shoes. (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine) Measurments: 34 1/2-24-36 (self-described 1940), 36-24-35 (at tie of her famous WWII pin-up poster), 36-23-35 (at a fit 112# in 1958), (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine) Dated George Raft for two and a half years, and ended the relationship beacause he could not get a divorce from his Catholic wife. Was a somnambulist (sleep-walker) Did Platex 18-hour Shortie commercials in the 1960s using her famous pinup pose -- purportedly because she needed the money after her husband had spent her savings. Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka's song "Betty Grable" was totally dedicated to her memory Portrayed by Jayne Mansfield in the biopic The George Raft Story (1961). However, at the time she wasn't public domain so the character's name was changed to Lisa. She and Harry James had two daughters, Victoria Elizabeth James (b. March 3, 1944) and Jessica James (b. May 20, 1947). In How to Marry a Millionaire, her character makes a pointed reference to Harry James while listening to the radio at the lodge. Grable was once married to James. The song playing on the radio is "You'll Never Know." The song was from "Hello, Frisco, Hello" and was sung in the film by Alice Faye. It won the Oscar as Best Song in 1943. (Source: AMPAS). In Italy, her films were often dubbed by Rosetta Calavetta and Dhia Cristiani. She was occasionally dubbed by Lidia Simoneschi and Clelia Bernacchi.