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Love In Bloom

Leo in Love in the Hollywood Hills.  The woman on his right is probably his first wife, silent film actress, Estelle Clark (King Vidor’s The Crowd).

Leo in Love in the Hollywood Hills. The woman on his right is probably his first wife, silent film actress, Estelle Clark (King Vidor’s The Crowd).

In April 1935, Leo Robin married his first wife, Estelle Clark, whom he and everyone in the family called ‘Clarkie.’ After nine years, they divorced on October 17, 1944.

In April 1935, Leo Robin married his first wife, Estelle Clark, whom he and everyone in the family called ‘Clarkie.’ After nine years, they divorced on October 17, 1944.

The Young Robin Family at Home. Leo is tenderly holding his new son, Marshall, with his wife, Fran, by their side.  Their pet cocker spaniel strikes a pose, too!

The Young Robin Family at Home. Leo is tenderly holding his new son, Marshall, with his wife, Fran, by their side. Their pet cocker spaniel strikes a pose, too!

The Robin Family is Happy to be Together after European Tour

The Robin Family is Happy to be Together after European Tour

 The Robin Family At Home. Leo, his wife and their child Marshall strike a playful pose

The Robin Family At Home. Leo, his wife and their child Marshall strike a playful pose

A proud and joyful Leo with his boy, Marshall

A proud and joyful Leo with his boy, Marshall

Leo Robin at the Hollywood Palladium on July 29, 1955 with family and friends and the Palladium bandleader performing that evening, who came over to the table and joined the group. Standing from left to right: 1st-friend, 2nd-Fran Robin (Leo’s wife), 3rd-Leo, 4th-Harry Warren’s son-in-law, 5th-Gus Bivona (Leo’s brother-in-law and first clarinetist as well as the bandleader of the MGM Orchestra; he became television host Steve Allen’s sidekick). Seated from left to right: 1st-Lou Singer (Leo’s brother-in-law and a songwriter who wrote the famous depression anthem, “One Meatball

Leo Robin at the Hollywood Palladium on July 29, 1955 with family and friends and the Palladium bandleader performing that evening, who came over to the table and joined the group. Standing from left to right: 1st-friend, 2nd-Fran Robin (Leo’s wife), 3rd-Leo, 4th-Harry Warren’s son-in-law, 5th-Gus Bivona (Leo’s brother-in-law and first clarinetist as well as the bandleader of the MGM Orchestra; he became television host Steve Allen’s sidekick). Seated from left to right: 1st-Lou Singer (Leo’s brother-in-law and a songwriter who wrote the famous depression anthem, “One Meatball"), 2nd-Harry Warren’s daughter, 3rd-Leo’s sister, 4th-Harry Warren’s wife, 5th-Ralph Martiri (bandleader, seated at the end of the table), 6th-friend, 7th-Leo’s youngest sister and 8th-Leo's niece.

After being together for more than 25 years, Leo Robin married Cherie Redmond, his longtime accountant and personal assistant.  She had previously worked for the renowned Hecht Hill Lancaster Production Company and later was personal secretary to Marilyn Monroe.  Leo and Cherie are pictured here in her daughter’s garden, where they were married on August 26, 1979.  Cherie once said, “I knew I had to marry the man who wrote such wonderful love songs.”  At their wedding, Leo sang to her “If I Should Lose You.”

After being together for more than 25 years, Leo Robin married Cherie Redmond, his longtime accountant and personal assistant. She had previously worked for the renowned Hecht Hill Lancaster Production Company and later was personal secretary to Marilyn Monroe. Leo and Cherie are pictured here in her daughter’s garden, where they were married on August 26, 1979. Cherie once said, “I knew I had to marry the man who wrote such wonderful love songs.” At their wedding, Leo sang to her “If I Should Lose You.”

Lyricist Leo Robin, who penned

Lyricist Leo Robin, who penned "Love in Bloom," tending to his garden

The groom Leo sang his jazz standard, one of her favorites, “If I Should Lose You,” to his bride Cherie in her daughter’s garden, where they were married on August 26, 1979

The groom Leo sang his jazz standard, one of her favorites, “If I Should Lose You,” to his bride Cherie in her daughter’s garden, where they were married on August 26, 1979

Leo and Cherie Robin celebrate the wedding cake tradition with the bride feeding the groom with the first bite of cake

Leo and Cherie Robin celebrate the wedding cake tradition with the bride feeding the groom with the first bite of cake

After being together for more than 25 years, what one could call a lengthy courtship, Leo married Cherie. Leo Robin and wife Cherie Redmond at their wedding on Aug. 26, 1979

After being together for more than 25 years, what one could call a lengthy courtship, Leo married Cherie. Leo Robin and wife Cherie Redmond at their wedding on Aug. 26, 1979