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Dorothy Lamour (born Mary Leta Dorothy Slaton; December 10, 1914 – September 22, 1996) was an American actress and singer. She is best remembered for having appeared in the Road to... movies, a series of successful comedies starring Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. [1]
Dorothy Lamour. Actress: Road to Utopia. In addition to being Miss New Orleans in 1931, Dorothy Lamour worked as a Chicago elevator operator; band vocalist for her first husband, band leader Herbie Kaye; and radio performer.
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- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Dorothy Lamour. Actress: Road to Utopia. In addition to being Miss New Orleans in 1931, Dorothy Lamour worked as a Chicago elevator operator; band vocalist for her first husband, band leader Herbie Kaye; and radio performer.
- December 10, 1914
- September 22, 1996
Alluring Facts About Dorothy Lamour, Hollywood’s Sarong Girl. Dorothy Lamour’s entire career and livelihood depended on one flimsy piece of fabric. 1. She Was Between Bob And Bing. Most people know Dorothy Lamour as the third point of a never ending cinematic love triangle with Bob Hope and Bing Crosby in the beloved “ Road to… ” movies.
Jul 11, 2024 · Dorothy Lamour (born December 10, 1914, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.—died September 22, 1996, Los Angeles, California, U.S.) was an American actress who was best remembered by filmgoers as the sarong-clad object of Bob Hope’s and Bing Crosby’s attention in a series of "Road" pictures.
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Sep 23, 1996 · Hollywood's "sarong girl" Dorothy Lamour made no claims to be a great actress, but few stars of the screen's vintage years are regarded with greater affection.
Lamour, Dorothy (1914–1996) American actress, well known for her "Road" films. Born Mary Leta Dorothy Kaumeyer on December 10, 1914, in New Orleans, Louisiana; died on September 22, 1996, in Los Angeles, California; married Herbie Kaye (an orchestra leader), on May 10, 1935 (divorced 1939); married William Ross Howard II (a businessman), on ...
