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Jane Froman Collection

This collection contains old time radio appearances of the beautiful and talented songstress during WWII.

Jane Froman

19 old time radio show recordings
(total playtime 10 hours, 22 min)
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Jane Froman
(1907 – 1980)

Jane Froman

The G.I.s in WWII adopted a number of entertainers that became identified as being almost as important to the War Effort as the Generals. Variety Magazine called these Entertainers "Soldiers in Grease Paint". The most famous of these was Bob Hope, whose love and respect for the American Fighting man knew no bounds, and the G.I.s felt the same way about Bob.

Jane FromanSongstress Jane Froman was another whom the soldiers took into their hearts, in no small measure because like so many of the soldiers, she was an injured veteran of The War.

Miss Froman's life had been fraught with difficulty long before her War injuries. She was born into a musical family and began singing with her mother at the age of three. By six people were beginning to comment on her lovely singing voice, however she suffered with a stuttering problem. The stuttering began about the time her father abandoned the family, and would plague her the rest of her life, except when she was singing!

Jane developed a close bond with her mother, who was also her first voice teacher. Unfortunately her mother was called away often to give lessons, leaving Jane to board at a convent school.

Although she was well trained in the classics, Jane fell in love with the the popular music of the time. While studying at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music she went for an audition at WLW. Auditioning for the same job was Vaudevillian Don Ross. Ross recognized Jane's star potential. Jane had some success on Cincinnati radio, Jane Fromanbut Ross convinced her to move to Chicago where he was working for NBC radio, and he became her unofficial manger. Soon the couple was married and moved to Hollywood where Jane appeared in a few films. Her stutter kept her from real movie success. Ross also found little success in Hollywood, and the couple relocated to New York in 1933. Jane appeared with Bing Crosby on the Chesterfield Program and joined the Ziegfeld Follies. When asked to name the top ten girl singers, producer Billy Rose quickly replied "Jane Froman and nine other girls".

Jane's star was rising when America joined WWII, but her marriage was feeling some strain. When the call came for entertainers, Jane was quick to volunteer. The USO put her on a Pan Am Clipper bound for troop shows in Europe. As the Clipper approached the coast of Portugal it crashed in the Tagus River. Jane recalled "I saw flashes of lightning as the plane approached the airport . . . I remember the plane banking to the left . . . I came to in the water. I was under the water. I pushed myself to the top. I called out for help. They came and took me to the dock. When I arrived at the hospital I couldn't move my arms, and the bones were sticking out of my leg."

Jane FromanWhile she was trapped under the wreckage, Jane was rescued by copilot John Burn. Jane and John were recovering in the same hospital in Lisbon while the doctors debated amputating her leg. Jane was flown back to the States for further recovery and operations. She soon discovered that despite her other injuries, she still had her voice and she was anxious to get back to work. She appeared on Broadway and in night clubs using different devices to hold her erect, and she managed to entrance audiences. In 1945 she returned to Europe in order to fulfill her commitment to the USO, and entertained 30,000 troops over three months, performing on crutches.

Don Ross had been reluctant leave her while she was still in danger of losing her leg, but the marriage never recovered. After they split in 1948 she and John Burn were married.

Pressures of performing and complications from her medical treatment took their toll, and in 1949 Jane was treated for depression at the Menninger Clinic in Topeka. In 1952 Froman's life story was told in the Twentieth Century Film A Song in My Heart starring Susan Hayward. Jane recorded all the songs for the film. The success of the film and its soundtrack album led to CBS creating the TV program USA Canteen which was renamed The Jane Froman Show. The TV show lasted until 1955, and her marriage to Burn ended about the same time. She still appeared as a guest on many popular TV programs and in night clubs.

In 1961 Jane retired from show-business and returned to Missouri where she married Rowland Smith, editor of the Columbia Tribune and an old college friend. She quietly lived out the rest of her life, finding happiness in charity work.

Jane Froman is honored with three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: for Music at 6145 Hollywood Blvd; Television at 1645 Vine Street; and Radio at 6321 Hollywood Blvd.

Jane Froman

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    I just rigged up an MP3 player in my living room. Now I have good-old-fashioned radio right here. One reason the old radio shows are better than Tv is the commercials are shorter. Jane Froman sings right to me! Ed

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    Jane Froman was an American singer and actress who was active from the 1920s to the 1950s. She was known for her powerful voice and her ability to entertain audiences with her singing. Here are a few of my favorite factoids about her: 1. Accident and injury: In 1943, Jane Froman was traveling by plane from Lisbon, Portugal to New York City when the plane crashed, killing several passengers and severely injuring Froman. Despite her injuries, she recovered and went on to continue her singing career. Her resilience and determination in the face of adversity were considered unusual and remarkable. 2. USO Tours: During World War II, Jane Froman went on several USO tours to entertain American troops abroad. She was known for her patriotic performances and her ability to lift the spirits of the troops. Her dedication to entertaining the troops was considered unusual and selfless. 3. Film career: In addition to her singing career, Jane Froman appeared in several films, including "With a Song in My Heart" and "So This Is Love." She was known for her singing abilities and her ability to bring music to life on the big screen. 4. Mentorship of aspiring musicians: Throughout her career, Jane Froman was known for her mentorship of aspiring musicians and for her willingness to help others in the industry. She was considered a kind and generous person, and her support of others was seen as unusual and admirable.

    Jack

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    19 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00. Total playtime 10 hours, 22 min
    19 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00
    total playtime 10 hours, 22 min
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    1. 19 shows - total playtime 10 hours 22 minutes
    2. Bill Stern Sports Reel 480507 Jane Froman.mp3
    3. Command Performance 420904 029 Bankhead Froman Stoopnagle.mp3
    4. Command Performance 430102 E 045 Linda Darnell Inkspots.mp3
    5. Dorothy Kilgallens Diary Jane Froman.mp3
    6. Eddy Duchin Show 1 St Blue Skies With Jane Froman.mp3
    7. Guest Star 490605 0115 Guest Jane Froman.mp3
    8. Lux 530209 816 Hrt With A Song In My Heart.mp3
    9. Magic Key 360927 53 Faust W P Robeson J Froman.mp3
    10. Over Here 421212 Milton Berle Part 1.mp3
    11. Over Here 430109 Groucho Marx Jane Froman Copy.mp3
    12. Radio Hall Of Fame 440521 23 Times Square.mp3
    13. Riding High 370610 11 Jane Froman.mp3
    14. Texaco Star Th 381005 Adolphe Mengou 1 St Show In Series.mp3
    15. Texaco Star Th 381012 Adophe Menjou John Barrymore.mp3
    16. Texaco Star Th 381130 Lend Me Your Eyes.mp3
    17. Texaco Star Th 381214 Your Honor.mp3
    18. Treasury Star Parade 049 Henry Hull Jane Froman.mp3
    19. Treasury Star Parade 054 Hiding Place.mp3
    20. Us Navy Presents 490519 E 115 Jane Froman.mp3
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    19 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00. Total playtime 10 hours, 22 min
    19 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00
    total playtime 10 hours, 22 min
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    1. 19 shows - total playtime 10 hours 22 minutes
    2. Bill Stern Sports Reel 480507 Jane Froman.mp3
    3. Command Performance 420904 029 Bankhead Froman Stoopnagle.mp3
    4. Command Performance 430102 E 045 Linda Darnell Inkspots.mp3
    5. Dorothy Kilgallens Diary Jane Froman.mp3
    6. Eddy Duchin Show 1 St Blue Skies With Jane Froman.mp3
    7. Guest Star 490605 0115 Guest Jane Froman.mp3
    8. Lux 530209 816 Hrt With A Song In My Heart.mp3
    9. Magic Key 360927 53 Faust W P Robeson J Froman.mp3
    10. Over Here 421212 Milton Berle Part 1.mp3
    11. Over Here 430109 Groucho Marx Jane Froman Copy.mp3
    12. Radio Hall Of Fame 440521 23 Times Square.mp3
    13. Riding High 370610 11 Jane Froman.mp3
    14. Texaco Star Th 381005 Adolphe Mengou 1 St Show In Series.mp3
    15. Texaco Star Th 381012 Adophe Menjou John Barrymore.mp3
    16. Texaco Star Th 381130 Lend Me Your Eyes.mp3
    17. Texaco Star Th 381214 Your Honor.mp3
    18. Treasury Star Parade 049 Henry Hull Jane Froman.mp3
    19. Treasury Star Parade 054 Hiding Place.mp3
    20. Us Navy Presents 490519 E 115 Jane Froman.mp3
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    19 recordings on 12 Audio CDs. Total playtime 10 hours, 22 min
    19 recordings on 12 Audio CDs
    total playtime 10 hours, 22 min

    Jane Froman Disc A001

    1. Dorothy Kilgallens Diary Jane Froman
    2. Eddy Duchin Show 1 St Blue Skies With Jane Froman
    3. Treasury Star Parade 049 Henry Hull Jane Froman
    4. Treasury Star Parade 054 Hiding Place

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    Jane Froman Disc A002

    1. Magic Key 360927 53 Faust W P Robeson J Froman

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    Jane Froman Disc A003

    1. Riding High 370610 11 Jane Froman

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    Jane Froman Disc A004

    1. Texaco Star Th 381005 Adolphe Mengou 1 St Show In Series

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    Jane Froman Disc A005

    1. Texaco Star Th 381012 Adophe Menjou John Barrymore

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    Jane Froman Disc A006

    1. Texaco Star Th 381130 Lend Me Your Eyes

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    Jane Froman Disc A007

    1. Texaco Star Th 381214 Your Honor

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    Jane Froman Disc A008

    1. Command Performance 420904 029 Bankhead Froman Stoopnagle
    2. Over Here 421212 Milton Berle Part 1

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    Jane Froman Disc A009

    1. Command Performance 430102 E 045 Linda Darnell Inkspots
    2. Over Here 430109 Groucho Marx Jane Froman Copy

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    Jane Froman Disc A010

    1. Radio Hall Of Fame 440521 23 Times Square

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    Jane Froman Disc A011

    1. Bill Stern Sports Reel 480507 Jane Froman
    2. Us Navy Presents 490519 E 115 Jane Froman
    3. Guest Star 490605 0115 Guest Jane Froman

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    Jane Froman Disc A012

    1. Lux 530209 816 Hrt With A Song In My Heart

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