Grable set a record of 12 consecutive years in the top 10 of box office stars. While Grable was sought-after in the ‘30s and ‘40s, her career in Hollywood began to dwindle in the ‘50s.

Grable’s famous pinup shot sold almost 3 million copies and was distributed to troops during WW II. AP “I asked Betty if she’d like to have a back shot, just to be different,” he said.

One bona fide movie star from the 40s appeared on Burnett’s show in season 1. ... “Betty Grable, whose beautiful legs had been insured for $1,000,000 by Lloyds of London ...

Flashback to the '40s! ... Film Noir Style showcases the gorgeous looks from the femme fatales of the iconic era, including Betty Grable, Veronica Lake, Gene Tierney, and more.

Betty Grable, it has been said, has the prettiest legs in Hollywood. She also has a pretty face and other lovely features. However, in this technicolor musical of life in Chicago during the 30's ...

June Haver, the sunny blond star of 1940s musicals who was promoted as the next Betty Grable but gave up her career to briefly enter a convent, has died. She was 79.