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Joan Hume McCracken (December 31, 1917 – November 1, 1961) was an American dancer and actress who became famous for her role as Sylvie ("The Girl Who Falls Down") in the original 1943 production of Oklahoma! She also was noted for her performances in the Broadway shows Bloomer Girl (1944), Billion Dollar Baby (1945) and Dance Me a Song (1950 ...
Joan McCracken (1917-1961) Actress. Soundtrack. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 2:45. Good News (1947) 1 Video. 7 Photos. If ever there was a natural-born star it was Joan McCracken. If ever a performer lived up to their early promise, first in ballet, then a spectacular debut on Broadway, it was Joan McCracken.
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Apr 16, 2019 · “Joan McCracken was single-handedly responsible for getting Bobby Fosse his first job as a choreographer on Broadway.” By Julie Miller. April 16, 2019. From Glasshouse Images/REX/Shutterstock....
Apr 16, 2019 · Joan McCracken, musician comedy and television actress, and Robert L. Foss, an actor of Evanston, Ill. obtained a marriage license yesterday in the Municipal Building. Miss McCracken, who...
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Learn about The Girl Who Fell Down: A Biography of Joan McCracken - An overnight sensation for her 1943 comedic role as The Girl Who Falls Down in the groundbreaking musical Oklahoma!,...
- Lisa Jo Sagolla
Apr 17, 2019 · McCracken ultimately died in 1961, according to The New York Times. She suffered a heart attack in her sleep due to complications from diabetes.
Jul 1, 2021 · While the name Joan McCracken may not be familiar to many these days, in her heyday, she was a renowned actor, dancer, and comedian, notable for originating the role of Sylvie in Oklahoma!, taking on the nickname of “The Girl Who Falls Down” for her pratfalls in the show.
