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Joy Hodges

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Actor 1915–2003 On stage 19371971

Joy Hodges (born Frances Eloise Hodges; January 29, 1915 – January 19, 2003) was an American singer and actress who performed on radio, on film, on Broadway, and with big bands.

On stage 5 productions, 34 years

1937 I’d Rather Be Right Alvin Theatre · Original · directed by George S. Kaufman 290 perf.
1944 Dream With Music Majestic Theatre · Original · directed by George Balanchine 28 perf.
1944 The Odds on Mrs. Oakley Cort Theatre · Original · directed by Arthur Sircom 24 perf.
1946 Nellie Bly Adelphi Theatre · Original · directed by Edward Caton 16 perf.
1971 No, No, Nanette 46th Street Theatre · Revival · directed by Busby Berkeley 861 perf.

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Worked with more than once1 names

Jack Whitney 2 productions

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Also credited on1 work

I’d Rather Be Right

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In the literature1 passages

  • Cast: George M. Cohan, Taylor Holmes, Joy Hodges, Austin Marshall, Marion Green, Mary Jane Walshebooks/Green, Stanley/Broadway Musicals, Show By Show - Seventh Edition - Stanley Green & Cary Ginell.txt

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