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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 2003
Page
6
Bob Hope rose to fame through radio and film by 1927 and received honorary commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1976 for his service to British troops in World War II.
Bob Hope began performing at age six in vaudeville and later tried many stage names including Packy East. He boxed briefly before turning to entertainment, appearing on a New York experimental TV broadcast in 1932 and acting in the 1934 film Going Spanish while also guesting on Rudy Vallee’s radio show. In 1934 he married Dolores Reade, with later debate about the marriage’s quality.
Bob Hope rose from vaudeville to Broadway then conquered radio film and television. By mid-20s he led in multiple media, later appearing in 1947 across the U.S. and for King George VI, entertaining troops in Germany and co starring in Road to Rio. He topped box office in 1949 and joined White House sleepovers.
A compact look at notable films featuring Bob Hope from the 1930s and 1940s. Highlights include The Big Broadcast of 1938 They Got Me Covered Let’s Face It The Princess and the Pirate Cancel My Reservation and other collaborations emphasizing Hope’s comic style and screen presence.
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