Description: Here is a very rare early autographed one of a kind candid photo of dancer and actress Carol Haney (1924-1964), from the 1950s. The only autographed candid I have come across. Actress/dancer most famous for making Shirley MacLaine famous, helping make two of Gene Kelly's most famous films, (Singin' in the Rain (1952) and An American in Paris (1951)), and also making a name for herself on Broadway in "The Pajama Game", which was, of course, the show that made Bob Fosse known to the dance world with his fabulous number, "Steam Heat". Haney got her chance at dancing stardom later on at MGM, when she was teamed up with a young fellow, named Bob Fosse, in a movie called Kiss Me Kate (1953). The dance Fosse concocted stopped the show, bringing him his first full choreographic assignment on Broadway in "The Pajama Game", and Fosse, subsequently, insisted that Haney be brought to Broadway to dance a minor role. However, George Abbott, the legendary Broadway producer was so impressed with Haney's comic ability that he fired a lead actress and combined her role with Haney's dancing role to create the role of "Gladys Hotchkiss". Haney was a complete smash in her first all-talking, all-singing, all-dancing major Broadway role (having not uttered a word previously in any of her film appearances), and won the critics' acclaim as well as a Tony for her efforts. The torn ankle ligaments Haney suffered one month into the show is also popular showbiz folklore, as her absence from the show brought understudy Shirley MacLaine into the limelight, as well as the attention of Hollywood producer Hal B. Wallis, who expressly visited the show to see Haney perform. MacLaine was offered a contract by Wallis immediately after her performance. Haney recreated her award-winning role in the film version of The Pajama Game (1957). She was also diagnosed with diabetes during filming, collapsing several times during the rigorous dance routines. This illness, as well as a self-destructive work ethic and emotional problems, contributed to her downfall in 1964, aged at just 39. 700 theatre and dance personalities attended a memorial service in her memory. Like fellow dance great Gwen Verdon, fans of Haney have only one piece of film, The Pajama Game (1957), as a visual record of a great talent. Minor ink loss. Very rare. Will ship worldwide. I always combine shipping on multiple orders.
Price: 68.99 USD
Location: Marietta, Georgia
End Time: 2025-01-02T02:00:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.5 USD
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Industry: Movies
Signed: Yes
Object Type: Photograph
Original/Reproduction: Original
