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  1. 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 ...

  2. 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....

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  3. A biography of the American actress who starred in Oklahoma! and Good News, and was a founding member of The Actor's Studio. Learn about her early life, career, personal life, and legacy from her IMDb profile.

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    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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    • New York City, New York, USA
  4. Apr 16, 2019 · Leisure. Arts & Culture. Joan McCracken Was More than Bob Fosse's Second Wife. She was a triple-threat performer both on Broadway and in Hollywood, and even influenced Truman Capote's iconic...

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  5. From her beginnings in Philadelphia and New York, to her meteoric rise to fame, to her life long struggle with the little understood and devastating effects of diabetes, The Girl Who Fell Down...

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  7. Joan McCracken Is Dead at 38; Dancer Appeared in 'Oklahoma!'; Became Famous Overnight as 'Girl Who Falls Down'--Also Was Seen in Films - The New York Times. Joan McCracken Is Dead at 38;...

  8. Sep 18, 2003 · 4.35. 20 ratings4 reviews. Dancer and actress Joan McCracken (1917-1961), commanded a pioneering career that influenced some of the greatest artists on Broadway and in Hollywood. An overnight sensation for her 1943 comedic role as The Girl Who Falls Down in the groundbreaking musical Oklahoma!, McCracken established the prototype dancer ...

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