Betty Grable Sheet Music, Sing Me a Song of the Islands, 1942

This is a “Sing Me a Song of the Islands,” sheet music from the 20th Century Fox movie, “Song of the Islands,” in Technicolor, copyright 1942. It is suitable to use as sheet music, or mat and frame it (as shown in photos) to use in a home theater or music room. The front cover features a sexy Betty Grable dressed in her Hawaiian skirt and lei, dancing the hula. In the background is an image of Victor Mature and Betty Grable in an embrace. Music and Music by Mack Gordon and Harry Owens. The movie starred Betty Grable, Victor Mature, with Jack Oakie, Thomas Mitchell, George Barbier, Billy Gilbert, Hilo Hattie and Harry Owens and his Royal Hawaiians. The movie was directed by Walter Lang. It was produced by William LeBaron. The back cover lists other songs from the music publisher (see photos). The sheet music is entire and complete. This is an ORIGINAL vintage piece of sheet music, not a reprint or reproduction Since it is now over 75 years-old it is not in mint condition, and I will note here observations I see. This copy is in very good vintage condition; the cover colors remain bright and lovely. All the pages of music are still attached. There is minor wear, some small crinkles, with some slight signs of usage on the edges. On the front cover there is a name: “Dobyns” at the top right corner, and the name “Eunice Roy Cederoth” stamped in the middle top of the cover. The inside pages show some yellowing on the edges of the pages, and also have a patina of age to them. The contents are usable. Please view the photos I have posted, as they will give you the best idea of how it looks. By owning this original sheet music you will own a piece of this Old Hollywood movie! • Title: “Sing Me a Song of the Islands” • Music and Music by Mack Gordon and Harry Owens • Condition: Very Good • Quantity available: 1 • Edition: First Edition • Binding: Paperback • Publisher: Bregman, Vocco, and Conn, Inc., New York City, New York, 5-page piece of sheet music Elizabeth Ruth "Betty" Grable (December 18, 1916 – July 2, 1973) was an American actress, pin-up girl, dancer, and singer. Her 42 movies during the 1930s and 1940s grossed more than $100 million and she set a record of 12 consecutive years in the top 10 of box office stars. The U.S. Treasury Department in 1946 and 1947 listed her as the highest-salaried American woman; she earned more than $3 million during her career. Fox cast Grable in a succession of Technicolor musicals during the decade that were immensely popular, co-starring with such leading men as Victor Mature, Don Ameche, John Payne, and Tyrone Power. Grable starred in “Song of the Islands” (1942), co-starring Victor Mature and Jack Oakie. The success of the movie led to her reteaming with Mature in “Footlight Serenade” (1942), also co-starring John Payne, in which she played a glamorous Broadway star. Grable was voted the number-one box-office draw by American movie exhibitors in 1943; she outranked Bob Hope, Gary Cooper, Greer Garson, Humphrey Bogart, and Clark Gable in popularity. In 1943, she was the number-one box-office draw in the world and, in 1947; she was the highest-paid entertainer in the United States. In 1943, she collaborated with photographer Frank Powolny for a regular studio photo session. During the shoot, she took several photos in a tight, one-piece bathing suit. One particular pose consisted of Grable's back being to the camera as she playfully smiled looking over her right shoulder. The picture was released as a poster and became the most requested photo for G.I.s stationed overseas. Grable's photograph sold millions of copies, eventually surpassing the popularity of Rita Hayworth's famous 1941 photo. Throughout her career, Grable was a celebrated sex symbol. Her bathing suit poster made her the number-one pin-up girl of World War II, surpassing Rita Hayworth. It was later included in the Life magazine project "100 Photographs that Changed the World". Hosiery specialists of the era often noted the ideal proportions of her legs as thigh (18.5 in (47 cm)), calf (12 in (30 cm)), and ankle (7.5 in (19 cm)).[3] Grable's legs were famously insured by her studio for $1 million as a publicity stunt. Grable's success as a pin-up girl furthered her career as a mainstream movie star. Grable has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6525 Hollywood Boulevard. She also has a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame. She was inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians. Her iconic pin-up image was recently named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Photographs of All Time for its prominent place in the hearts of America’s enlisted men during World War II. She also was included in the list of 100 Photographs that Changed the World, by Life Victor John Mature (January 29, 1913 – August 4, 1999) was an American stage, film and television actor who starred most notably in several Biblical movies during the 1950s and was known for his dark good looks and mega-watt smile. His best known film roles include “One Million B.C.” (1940), “My Darling Clementine” (1946), “Kiss of Death” (1947), “Samson and Delilah” (1949) and “The Robe” (1953). He also appeared in a large number of musicals opposite such stars as Rita Hayworth and Betty Grable. More photos are available and can be shared upon request. Contact me with any questions. Thank you for visiting RetroRitaGallery. 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