The Life of Dick Haymes

At one time, Dick Haymes was considered by many - including his peers, Frank Sinatra and Perry Como - as one of the most talented singers of the twentieth century. Haymes was not only an eminent singer but also a Hollywood star, appearing in cinema classics such as "Mutiny on the Bounty" and alongside Betty Grable in Billy Rose's "Diamond Horseshoe". In "The Life of Dick Haymes", Ruth Prigozy draws on information from over 40 interviews with family members, singers and musicians to present a unique portrait of this superstar crooner, his rise, fall, and struggle for a second act.