The Girl who Fell Down: A Biography of Joan McCracken - Lisa Jo Sagolla - Google Books

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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, stage, film, and television productions before her life was…