Background
She was born Rosalind Saindon on 11 September 1915 in Chicago.
She was born Rosalind Saindon on 11 September 1915 in Chicago.
She was educated there at Saint Patrick"s Academy, before winning a beauty contest at the 1933-1934 Century of Progress also in Chicago.
She was the sixth of eight children of Leopold Saindon, an usher of modest means, and Cora Vadeboncoeur. She was always a talented singer and moved to New York City where she worked extensively in theatre, beforee moving to Hollywood. Alas Warner Bros mismanaged her career, and despite three lead roles she never really made it as an actress.
In 1938, aged only 23, she returned full-time to her singing career.