It reminds me of Jeff Chandler (not the FReeper LOL). I believe he was engaged to Esther Williams (the swimming star). On the night before their marriage, Chandler invited her over to "show her something". He slipped into his room, and appeared a few minutes later dressed as woman, complete with makeup and heels. Needless to say, Esther called off the marriage then and there.
You do know about Raymond Burr, don’t you?