Frances Langford
Acting
Born April 4, 1913 · Hernando, Florida, USA
Biography
Frances Langford won fame on radio (primarily as Bob Hope's vocalist, later sparring comically with Don Ameche as "The Bickersons"), via recordings and in the movies. In spite of the fact that she played mostly in minor musicals (plus appearing occasionally in "A" productions, including Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942), This Is the Army (1943) and The Glenn Miller Story (1954)), she introduced major songs like "I'm in the Mood for Love" in Every Night at Eight (1935), "You are My Lucky Star" and "Broadway Rhythm" in Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935), Cole Porter's "Easy to Love" in Born to Dance (19…
Known For · 40 titles
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The DuPont Show of the Week
Star Time
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Melody Time
The Glenn Miller Story
Combat America
This Is the Army
A Star Is Born World Premiere
The Bickersons
That's Dancing!
The Bamboo Blonde
Mississippi Gambler
Broadway Melody of 1936
People Are Funny
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Sunkist Stars at Palm Springs
Born to Dance
Purple Heart Diary
Winter Wonderland
This Is Bob Hope...
All-American Co-Ed
Collegiate
Too Many Girls
Palm Springs
Hollywood Hotel
Deputy Marshal
Hit Parade of 1941
Make Mine Laughs
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Dixie Jamboree
Girl Rush
Every Night at Eight
Follow the Band
Music Land
Cowboy in Manhattan
Radio Stars on Parade
Career Girl
The Hit Parade