Abbe Lane autographed Photograph (pose 2)

You are bidding on a 8x10 Black and White photo of Abbe Lane.

Born Abigail Francine Lassman to a family in , Lane began her career as a on radio, and from there she progressed to singing and dancing on . Quickly establishing herself as a "", Lane found popularity in but was often criticised for her flagrantly sexual persona.^[]

Married to from 1952 until their divorce in 1964, Lane achieved her greatest success as a nightclub singer, and was described in a 1963 magazine article as "the swingingest sexpot in show business". Cugat's influence was seen in her music which favoured and styles. In 1958 she starred opposite in the Broadway musical . Unfortunately, her recording contract prevented her from appearing on the original cast album of the show. On the recording, her songs were performed by . Lane later recorded her songs on a solo album. The most successful of her records was a 1958 album collaboration with titled Be Mine Tonight. Fans either didn't know or care that Abbe's roots were as far away from a Latin bombshell as a Jewish girl from Brooklyn could have. Apart from working solo, Lane would frequently make the rounds with Cugat. After their break-up, Cugat would introduce his new wife/discovery, .

She attracted attention for her suggestive comments such as " may turn boys into men, but I take them from there", and also commented that she was considered "too sexy in Italy". Her costume for an appearance on the was considered too revealing and she was instructed to wear something else; however she appeared on the shows of , and without attracting controversy.

In addition to her Italian films, Lane was a frequent performer on the television show during the 1950s. She also played guest roles in such series as , ( as cosmetics maven "Bebe Gallini"), and . Lane fans got to see her once more in the 1983 film version of , in the role of an airline stewardess.

She has a star on the for her contribution to television, at 6381 Hollywood Boulevard.

The Signature was done in Black marker. There is an inscription that says "Best Wishes" on it.

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