Jane Froman

Birth Name:

Jane Froman

Birth Place:

University City, Missouri, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actress

Even after a plane crash in 1943 left her unable to walk, she continued traveling to Europe to entertain the troops there, performing on crutches in front of audiences of 30,000
Joined the USO and began entertaining troops across the country during World War II and was one of the first performers to volunteer to tour overseas
Was voted America's top female singer in nationwide polls in 1934, 1937, and 1939
Graduated from Christian College, attended the University of Missouri's School of Journalism, and studied voice at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Developed a stutter when she was 5 years old, a problem that affected her all her life except when she was singing
Began singing on the radio and for commercials on WLW radio studios in the late 1920s
Appeared in a few films in the 1930s, including "Stars Over Broadway" and "Radio City Revels," but ultimately her stutter prevented her from having a successful acting career
Best known as a singer and actress whose life was the subject of the film "With a Song in My Heart" in 1952
Was the host of her own television show, "USA Canteen," in 1952, which was later renamed "The Jane Froman Show․"
Although actress Susan Hayward portrayed her in "With a Song in My Heart," she provided the voice for all of the musical numbers

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