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Although the names have been changed, the movie Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (1947) is based on her life.

When Dixie and her husband, Bing Crosby, got married in 1930, Dixie was the more well known star.

Mother of Gary Crosby, Phillip Crosby, Dennis Crosby and Lindsay Crosby

Dixie died of ovarian cancer on November 1, 1952.

Was named "Hollywood's Ideal Mother" in 1946 by the Advisory Committee of the United Home Finding Service.

She recorded and released two songs with husband Bing Crosby, "The Way You Look Tonight" and "A Fine Romance" in 1936.

Her name was changed to Dixie Lee by the studio in 1929. This was the name of the "wanton woman" in the Edna Ferber novel Cimarron, which was made into a movie two years later.

Second cousin, twice removed, of Milo Ventimiglia.

Grandmother of Denise Crosby.

Sister-in-law of Bob Crosby

Dixie was scheduled to appear a film called "No Favors Asked" in 1931 with John Wayne, but the film was never made and Wayne left Fox Film to free lance.

Grandmother of L. Chip Crosby Jr..