Frank Sinatra Fun Features This is the section for all our "FUN" Frank Sinatra information - please enjoy! Did You Know?  … Frank idolized Bing Crosby and as a young singer did everything he could to emulate Crosby's vocal style. Frank would have the opportunity to work with him on two different films - the musical High Society and the Rat Pack favorite Robin & The Seven Hoods
… Frank made his motion picture debut in the 1944 film High and Higher … Frank dropped out of school when he was only 15.  … many people claim that the storyline of singer/actor Johnny Fontaine in The Godfather was based on Frank Sinatra and his real-life quest to win the role of Maggio in From Here to Eternity. This may or may not be true. What is true is that Sinatra felt certain that he was right for the part and that this movie could resurrect his fading career and campaigned heavily for the role. Studio executives were reluctant to hire him. The part about Mob pressure and decapitated horse heads most likely is fiction. Most people believe that then-wife Ava Gardner (at the height or her career) used her influence to get her husband the part.… that during the filming of High and Higher, Frank's young son Frank Sinatra Jr. was kidnapped. Though returned safely, this tragedy was a great distraction for Frank and the movie was nearly not completed. … that the role of Dirty Harry was written for Frank Sinatra. When he turned it down, the producers offered it to John Wayne. It was only after Wayne turned it down that it was given to Clint Eastwood. On Location Grauman's/Mann's Chinese Theater Footprints Frank Sinatra is just one of the many legendary celebrities to leave hand and footprints outside the famous Grauman's (now Mann's) Chinese Theater. 
Mann's Chinese Theater6925 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA SEE MAP Hollywood Walk of Fame Star In the early 1960's, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce developed the idea of the "Hollywood Walk of Fame." The sidewalks of the most famous streets in the heart of Hollywood were lined with "stars" recognizing celebrities' life-long contributions to the entertainment industry. Receiving a star is still to this day considered a huge honor. Here's where you can find Frank Sinatra's stars: 
Walk of Fame Star(Motion Pictures) 1600 Vine St. Hollywood, CA 
Walk of Fame Star(Television) 6538 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 
Walk of Fame Star(Recording) 1637 Vine St.. Hollywood, CA Former Home of Frank Sinatra 915 Foothill Road Beverly Hills, CA SEE MAP Fan Memories Do you have a Frank Sinatra story, memory or anecdote you would like to share? Be the first to conTribute! your own Fan Memory. conTribute! conTribute! your own Fan Memory conTribute! to the Frank Sinatra Message Board Email Us with any comments, corrections or suggestions Help | Site Map | Home Frank Sinatra pictured (left) in Guys and Dolls This Tribute is not officially endorsed or authorized by Frank Sinatra. Unauthorized use of this material is strictly prohibited. Click here for further terms of use. © 2001-2005 Destination Hollywood, Inc. All rights reserved. |
 
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