Hollywood Canteen
1944
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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...
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. Advertisement. Joan McCracken Is...
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.
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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,...
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.
Actress. Birth Date: December 31, 1917. Death Date: November 1, 1961. Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Spouses: Bob Fosse. Actress Joan McCracken was known for her roles on the silver...
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...
