The first extortion letter was written on Feb. 6, 1943. It was addressed to Betty Grable — then 26, a rising Hollywood star and already celebrated as World War II’s pinup girl. It read: “Under threat ...

Talk story about Betty Grable, the No.1 Pin-Up Girl. 50,000 servicemen a month write for her photograph, which they presumably pin up somewhere in their quarters. A 2x3 print can be worn next to the ...

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 ...

“When I have a song to sing,” says Betty Grable, by way of explaining her success as a movie star, “I feel good singing it. I don’t think, ‘Gee! I’m the greatest singer.’ ” Neither does Miss Grable ...