Marion Hutton
Marion Hutton, born Marion Thornburg on March 10, 1919, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, was an American singer and actress best known for her work with the Glenn Miller Orchestra from 1938 to 1942. Raised in Battle Creek, Michigan, she was the elder sister of actress and singer Betty Hutton. Their father abandoned the family when they were young, and their mother supported them by working various jobs, eventually becoming a successful bootlegger. Both sisters began their singing careers with the Vincent Lopez Orchestra.
Hutton was discovered by Glenn Miller, who invited her to join his orchestra in 1938. She became a significant part of the band, known for her animated performances of swing and novelty tunes. Although she never had a solo hit with Miller, she contributed to popular ensemble numbers like "I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo" and "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree."
In addition to her music career, Hutton appeared in films such as "Orchestra Wives" (1942) and "In Society" (1944) with Abbott and Costello. Her last film role was in the Marx Brothers' "Love Happy" (1949). She also had a radio and television career, becoming a regular on "The Jack Carson Show" in 1949 and appearing on Carson's television program in 1950 and 1951.
Hutton was married three times and had three sons. Her first marriage was to publicist and television producer Jack Philbin in 1940, followed by a marriage to writer Jack Douglas. Her final marriage was to Vic Schoen, an arranger for the Andrews Sisters and Bing Crosby, in 1954, which lasted until her death.
In her later years, Hutton sought treatment for various addictions and returned to school, eventually earning a Bachelor's degree in psychology. Marion Hutton passed away on January 10, 1987, in Kirkland, Washington, at the age of 67.
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