Hollywood Canteen
1944
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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!
Joan McCracken (1917-1961) was a natural-born star who debuted in ballet and Broadway, and became a sensation in Oklahoma! (1943). She also appeared in Hollywood Canteen (1944) and Good News (1947), and was a founding member of The Actor's Studio.
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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,” producer Hal Prince said in Sagolla’s biography.
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Apr 16, 2019 · Bob Fosse's wife Joan McCracken was a triple-threat performer both on Broadway and in Hollywood, and even influenced Truman Capote's iconic Holly Golightly.
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An overnight sensation for her 1943 comedic role as "The Girl Who Falls Down" in the groundbreaking musical Oklahoma!, McCracken established the prototype dancer-comedienne, headlining in ballet...
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Joan McCracken Is Dead at 38; Dancer Appeared in 'Oklahoma!'; Became Famous Overnight as 'Girl Who Falls Down'--Also Was Seen in Films
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Jun 8, 2021 · Joan McCracken. 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.
