The Valley Independent
Raye: Midler stole my life story
August 1, 1992
LOS A N G E L ES ( A P) – Singer-actress Martha Raye claims Bette Midler ripped off her life story to make the film ” For the Boys.”
Miss Raye sued Miss Midler, 20th Century Fox and the movie’s director and producer Friday, claiming breach of contract and fraud. The lawsuit seeks a total of $5 million.
The Superior Court lawsuit claims Miss Raye offered to sell her life story to Miss Midler several years ago for one million dollars.
