Betty Grable

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Characters played by Betty Grable

Loco Dempsey — How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)

Loco is one of the three women seeking a millionaire husband, though her impulsive and ditzy behavior often causes misunderstandings. She dates the married Waldo Brewster and mistakes his lodge for an Elks Club convention, then becomes involved with the forest ranger Eben. After learning Eben is not wealthy, she returns to New York disappointed.

Jill Lynn — I Wake Up Screaming (1941)

Jill is Vicky Lynn's sister and shares an apartment with her. After finding Vicky dead with Frankie Christopher nearby, she refuses to believe Frankie is the killer. She joins him in tracing Vicky's movements, and their investigation brings them closer before exposing the truth behind the murder.

Julie Lowndes — Three for the Show (1955)

Julie is a singing-and-dancing stage star whose husband, Marty, is reported missing during the Korean War. After waiting, she marries his best friend Vernon, but Marty returns and she discovers she is legally married to both men. Unable to choose at first, she eventually decides she loves Marty more and leaves Vernon.

Francesca / Angelina — That Lady in Ermine (1948)

Angelina is the Countess of Bergamo, who marries Count Mario and remains concerned for his safety when he flees during the hussars' attack. Francesca, her ancestor and lookalike, appears through the castle portraits and intervenes in events surrounding Colonel Teglash; Angelina later proposes marriage to him after Mario leaves her.

Pat Lambert — Footlight Serenade (1942)

A dancer in the Broadway stage act who becomes Estelle Evans' understudy. She is initially engaged to Bill Smith, but they secretly marry to avoid upsetting Tommy Lundy, which leads to complications and a dramatic confrontation during the show's boxing number.

Glenda Crawford — Down Argentine Way (1940)

Glenda is a member of the family opposed by Don Diego and the woman Ricardo loves. After Ricardo abruptly rejects her horse purchase and returns to Argentina, she follows him with Binnie. She encourages Ricardo to race Furioso despite Don Diego’s wishes, and her relationship with Ricardo is ultimately accepted by his father.

Carol Brown — A Yank in the R.A.F. (1941)

Tim Baker's on-again, off-again girlfriend who works in the WAAF and performs in nightclubs. She initially rejects Tim's unfaithful past, briefly considers marrying his rival Morley, but ultimately breaks up with Tim after a casual proposal. She remains deeply attached to him, keeping his engagement ring and rushing to his side after his Dunkirk mission.

Vicky Lane — Springtime in the Rockies (1942)

A Broadway dancer and Dan's former partner, Vicky leaves their show after his repeated womanizing and returns to her former beau, Victor. At Lake Louise, she becomes engaged to Victor, but ultimately reconciles with Dan after he proposes and promises to be honest.

Cynthia Pilgrim — The Shocking Miss Pilgrim (1947)

Cynthia is the top typing student in the first graduating class at Packard Business College. She challenges John’s male-only hiring policy, proves her professional ability, joins the suffrage cause, and ultimately becomes a school general manager, reuniting with John in both business and love.

Mother — Mother Wore Tights (1947)

Mother is the central female lead, first shown as a teenager who chooses vaudeville over business college. She falls in love with Father, marries him, performs with him, retires after having daughters, and later returns to the stage. She also helps arrange a school visit that changes Iris's feelings about her parents' profession.

Kate Farley — Coney Island (1943)

Kate is the singer at Joe Rocco's saloon, known initially for her flamboyant costumes and energetic style. Eddie criticizes her performance, then later helps reshape the saloon and her act; they fall in love and plan to marry. After Joe deceives her into believing Eddie used her singing as loan collateral, she leaves Eddie, but learns the truth and reconnects with him.

Kathryn 'Kay' Latimer, also called Miss Adams — Moon Over Miami (1941)

Protagonist and Texas carhop who travels to Miami with her sister and aunt to find a wealthy husband. She navigates a romantic rivalry, ultimately realizing that genuine love and honesty are more valuable than money.

Career Overview

Betty Grable has 107 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Signature works include Three for the Show, How to Marry a Millionaire, The Farmer Takes a Wife. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
107
Birth Date
1916-12-18
Birth Place
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

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