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  • Betty Grable

  • The Reluctant Movie Queen
  • By: Doug Warren
  • Narrated by: Catherine Force
  • Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (10 ratings)

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Betty Grable

By: Doug Warren
Narrated by: Catherine Force
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Publisher's summary

Betty Grable: The Reluctant Movie Queen is a fascinating and intimate account of the famous star who was for many years the highest-paid woman in America and a favorite pin-up all over the world.

Filled with fascinating and intimate accounts from many who knew her well, this publication is a well-documented and engaging biography of the sparkling, complex personality of one of the best-loved stars in Hollywood's history.

©1982 Doug Warren (P)2017 David N. Wilson
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Good Recap

Enjoy the audio and to remember her and her movies, this was a good recap of her life, some one didn’t know. Well written and good narration .
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Excellent!

Betty was a real class act! Wonderful story of her rise to fame, and beyond. I thoroughly enjoyed this and the narration was done well.

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Narration was terrible

The story itself is okay. But, the constant mispronunciation of words and names is cringeworthy.

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