To all dancers, dance enthusiasts and tap dancers, join us in celebrating Betty Grable Birthday today 12/18/1916.
Born Elizabeth Ruth Grable in St. Louis, Missouri. By her mother drive, Betty started dancing at the age of three at the Clark’s Dancing School, with focus on Ballet and tap dance. At 13 Betty made it to Hollywood making it into minor parts between 1929 – 1930 after her mother lying about her age. In 1932 Betty signed with RKO Radio Pictures. Her break came in 1940 in the film Down Argentine Way. there was no stopping after that. Her famous pin-up pose during World War II adorned barracks all around the world. 20th Century Fox who had Betty under Contract insured her legs with Lloyds of London for a Million Dollars. The Most Popular and Most paid star of her times.
Enjoy the clip with Sonny Lamont.