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Bing Crosby And Kathryn Crossby

Bing Crossby and Kathryn Crossby can be labeled as one of the ideal couples of Hollywood. Bing Crossby was a rare talent. His style of acting and singing had a tremendous influence on the society of his times. The period 1934-54 saw the talents of Bing Crossby in full swing. He was all over the entertainment industry, be it the huge sale of his records or the ratings in the radio shows or the revenue earned from his films. His heyday coincided with the second World War and he contributed actively to raise the morale of American soldiers on the warfront. A poll in 1948 confirmed his popularity, he was much ahead of the Pope and Jackie Robinson.

Some of the most famous movies whose stature has been enhanced by the presence and portrayal of character by Bing Crossby are:

  • College Humor
  • Please
  • We’re Not Dressing
  • Here Is My Heart
  • Two for Tonight
  • Anything Goes
  • The Big Broadcast of 1936
  • Waikiki Wedding
  • Double or Nothing
  • Hollywood Rhythm
  • King of Jazz

    Some of the most memorable songs sung by him:
  • Home On The Range
  • White Christmas
  • Hot Time In The Town Of Berlin
  • Stranger In Paradise
  • Try A Little Tenderness
  • There’s Nothing I Haven’t Sung About

    Bing Crossby married Dixie Lee who was an actress and nightclub singer. They were together till her death from ovarian cancer in 1952. Dixie was an alcoholic and though Bing too had an undue preference for alcohol, he was able to overcome his fondness, which was impossible for Dixie. The couple had four sons.

    Bing Crosby And Kathryn Crossby were married in 1954 at St. Anne’s Church. She was a renowned beauty when she was young and her fresh and beautiful face made her turn towards Hollywood. Paramount Pictures signed her in 1954 and while she was doing some work in the costume department, Bing noticed her from one of the bungalows. He was shooting for White Christmas at that time. It was instant chemistry though they played it rough at times. There had been many phases when there was just no communication between them. However, marriage did happen and the couple started their wedded life. Three children came out of this union. Among them is Crosby’s only daughter. Kathryn was only 44 when she became a widow and till date has not remarried. Very few in this world are blessed with such love. My Dear Valentine is raising a toast to this couple in love in this life and after!




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