The man who performed the most sensational solo number in the history of musical comedy is dead. 40, (Oct 3-Oct 9, 2003): 47. Unfortunately,as thesong-and-dance musical itself faded out of style, this was not to be. It was standing-room only, and the kids were eating out of his hand in minutes. Donald O'Connor, the breezy song-and-dance comedian who created movie magic with his spirited rendition of "Make 'em Laugh" in the Hollywood . (1948), Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin' (1948), and Yes, Sir, That's My Baby (1949); and these led to Francis (1949), a potboiler about an Army private who finds he is the only person who can carry on a conversation with an otherwise taciturn mule; the film proved to be a big hit with the kids and led to five sequels. But doing one would mean being out in cold, cold New York for a year, a year and a half," he said. "They had to bank one wall so I could make it up and then through another wall. Scott, John L. Los Angeles Times 1 Mar 1959: f3. He then returned to his family act in vaudeville for two years. Donald David Dixon Ronald OConnor was an American dancer singer and actor. The most distinctive characteristic of his dancing style was its athleticism, for which he had few rivals. He chose to keep much of his philanthropy work private. Kelly particularly liked the "gurning" (making faces) O'Connor could do. O'Connor was almost broke. In the mid-fifties, Paramount Pictures cast him in the film adaptation of the Broadway tap dance musical Anything Goes (1956) with Bing Crosby and Mitzi Gaynor. [7] Although Cole Porter had unchallenged reason to bring suit, he never sued for copyright infringement. Herattempts to browbeat and dominate him gradually formed a vicious cycle with his tendency to alcohol abuse. Cause of death: alcoholism. Reynolds expected OConnor to retaliate at any minute, but all he said was Im sorry. Finally, Kelly stopped and announced, Imdoing it wrong! [2][3] In the song, Cosmo explains that he loves making people laugh, and quotes back to the inspiring words of a man named Samuel J. Snodgrass (as he was about to be led to the guillotine), his dad and his grandpa (though it's made unclear whether Cosmo refers to Snodgrass's or his own relatives). Severo, Richard. Hed made a science of playingthe system for a week or two,only toescape back into his old habits. Rising to take its place werethe spontaneous musicals, the Sounds of MusicandOklahomasandWest Side Stories. O'Connor and some dance assistants strung together a series of O'Connor's funniest pratfalls and schtick. Bergan, Ronald. The song, Life Has Its Funny Ups and Downs is sung by then-child actor Noreen Corcoran who died very recently, in 2016. [44] His remains were cremated. He is the only one actually dancing in the scene, so the task of amusing the audience essentially fell solely upon him. Entdecke 1960 SCHAUSPIELER DONALD O CONNOR Tanzklavier Blumen Vintage Bild Vintage Foto in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! [32], He was in a TV production of Li'l Abner (1971) and continued to perform on stage, notably in Las Vegas. Careers Workplace and Religion Columnists, Recreation Outdoors and Religion Columnists, Religious Music and Entertainment Columnists, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I do my concert work and I do night clubs and that kind of stuff. Scott, John L. Los Angeles Times 12 Apr 1973: g21. He then suffered a heart attack in 1971, leading him to quit taking the medication. Donald was honored with a retrospective at New York's Lincoln Center and an honorary degree from Boston University. Country Living editors select each product featured. But co-star Mitzi Gaynor recalls that instead, The two Irishmen went off and had a beer. (Ironically, Gwen would later divorce Dailey as well, citing among other cruelties that he snubbed her friends.). Whatever's in at the time, I can fit into. Ittook an extra specialty dancer to helpcover all the numbers. The routine was completely improvised by OConnor. Singin in the Rain from the movie Singin in the Rain 1952. "[2] Both music and lyrics of "Make 'Em Laugh" bear almost exact similarities in form and style to "Be a Clown". Many years later, he recalled this touch with a fond twinkle: It was perfect. Three other siblings died during childbirth. The New York Times, 8 Feb 1944: 12. He once said: I was about 13 months old, they tell me, when I first started dancing, and theyd hold me up by the back of my neck and theyd start the music, and I'd dance. (Photo by John Swope/Getty Images) Save. "I've been on the road forever," he said in 1985, adding "I'd consider another movie or a TV series, but I won't play an old man. He died in Los Angeles at the age . With the decline of the studio system by the end of the decade, O'Connor launched himself into the television industry. In the wake of this career setback, OConnor was hit with another tragic personal blow in the death of his only surviving brother, Jack. This included an awkward stab at syndicated talk-show hosting in 1968, where he managed to offend Joan Baez by bluntly askingabout her prison sentence for war protests: How did you like it up river?. So it was back tohis first love: the stage. - Calabasas, 2003. szeptember 27.) The effect of alcohol on his work was not felt immediately. Los Angeles Times 9 Aug 1953: 3. He played Gary Cooper as a young boy in Beau Geste (1939), directed by Wellman. His optimism and grandeur were unparalleled, but even the sunniest characters among us have their rainy days from time to time. Mark Steyn has described it as the essence of entertainment, adding Its only purpose is to delight. I move fast, I keep changing my hats. Times Staff Writer. After the success of Singin' in the Rain, MGM fashioned a starring vehicle for O'Connor in I Love Melvin (1953), in which he danced on roller skates. What movie was dancing on the ceiling in. And when I learned that Fred Astaire had once danced up the walls and across the ceiling it dazzled me once again. Despite Keatons credit as a technical advisor, OConnor watched the legends input on his own life storygo in one ear and out the other. So damned dishonest, he would later recall with disgust. O'Connor went on marry another actress, Gloria Noble, and the pair remained together for the rest of his life. A real entertainer would rather give than receive. Everybody loved the clown, but nobody knew who the real Donald OConnor wasnot even himself. Donald OConnor died in 2003, with his family surrounding him. O'Connor followed the first Francis with comedies: Curtain Call at Cactus Creek (1950), The Milkman (1950), and Double Crossbones (1951). O'Connor appeared in the short-lived Bring Back Birdie on Broadway in 1981. Ironically, his character was fighting drug addiction. "We really didn't have a choice; if you were in the family you appeared in the act. Thanks for reading! Its one of the only times in OConnors career that he peels off the jesters mask for a glimpse of the vulnerable soul underneath. He was filled with the wonderment of life, and he would shareittohis dying breath. [12], He, Ryan, and the Andrews Sisters were in Private Buckaroo (1942) and Give Out, Sisters (1942); then he was co-starred opposite Jean in four films: Get Hep to Love (1942), When Johnny Comes Marching Home (1943), It Comes Up Love (1943), and School for Jive, which showed O'Connor to such good advantage that he became the focal point of the film, retitled Mister Big (1943). Quite simple to do rather spectacular., OConnors work in the film has fallen into Kellys shadow over the years,but the critics favored him at the time, andhe stole theGolden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy right from under Kellys nose. He spent the years giving back through quiet philanthropic work, helping anyone from other alcoholicsto people seeking abreak in show business. Donald O'Connor is probably best known for having a talking mule for a best friends and for his madcap dance routine in 'Singin' In the Rain'. Perhaps the flip side of being so responsible was the sheer . O'Connor guest starred on The Littlest Hobo, Fantasy Island, Simon & Simon, Hotel, Alice in Wonderland, The Love Boat, and Highway to Heaven, and was in the films Pandemonium (1982), A Mouse, a Mystery and Me (1988), and A Time to Remember (1988). He is remembered for his athletic dancing style and mischievous charm. Not only did Kelly disparage Reynolds with harsh remarks, he also subjected her to unwanted sexual advances during their characters' first kiss, according to Unthinkable. Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! The late Andy Kaufman used to refer to himself as a "song and dance man" whenever people tried to label him a comedian (via Society of Rock). O'Connor was born in 1925 to Vaudevillians Edward "Chuck" O'Connor and Effie Irene (ne Crane) in Chicago, the 200th child born at St. Elizabeth Hospital there. Donald David Dixon Ronald O'Connor (August 28, 1925 September 27, 2003) was an American dancer, singer and actor. Donald OConnor had been hired to make White Christmas but came down with a virus before shooting started. I hope so. Like Robin Williams leaving a standing audience to tellDick Cavett off-stage, I wish I could make myself feelthat good,OConnor longed for a fraction of the joy he gave away so freely. Dancing in the Rain: The Donald O'Connor Story (Part I of III), Dancing In the Rain: The Donald OConnor Story (Part II of III). (Candid footage of the reception shows OConnor surreptitiously piling an extra slice of cake on the boys plate.) Songwriter (s) Nacio Herb Brown. DONALD O'CONNOR'S MUSICAL JOURNEY KEEPS HIM ON ROAD: [SPORTS FINAL, CN Edition] He subsequently focused on theatre work and his nightclub act, performing in Las Vegas. That year marked the beginning of his accelerated descent into full-blown alcoholism. . In any case, O'Connor's execution of "Make 'Em Laugh" and overall contribution to "Singin' in the Rain" as a whole distinguished him as one of the greatest physical comedians and performers of the past century. A few weeks later, his father died of a heart attack while dancing on stage in Brockton, Massachusetts. All credits and goes to Warner Bros and the movie Singin in the RainDonald OConnor performing the worlds greatest dance act. In the 1950s, O'Connor became famous for starring in Francis the Talking Mule and is best known for his role as Cosmo Brown in Singin' in the Rain. O'Connor later said the films "were fun to make. He trained hard with Keaton and threw himself into the role with perhaps even more dedication than usual, literally risking his life to recreate some of Keatons most daring stunts. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Born into a vaudeville family, O'Connor was the youthful figure cutting [16] He also received an offer to play Cosmo the piano player in Singin' in the Rain (1952) at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. He became one of the rotating hosts of The Colgate Comedy Hour and starred in three different incarnations of The Donald O'Connor Show for NBC in 1951 and 1954-55, for which he was nominated for an Emmy (1952) and received the Emmy Award for Outstanding Personality (1953). He somehow managed to pull it off, though not without a degree of minor consequence (per IMDb). September 27, 2003 / 9:06 PM / AP Entertainer Donald O'Connor, who combined comedy and acrobatics in the show-stopping "Make 'Em Laugh" number in the classic movie "Singin' in the Rain," died. I'm working on being a quasar, because stars wear out. True, O'Connor hailed from a family of vaudeville performers who traversed the country as an exhibitionist troupe, but Donald seemed to have a penchant for the performing arts that transcended what one is able to learn through the application of mere instruction. a rug in several Universal musicals of the 1940s. LAS VEGAS SCENE: Donald O'Connor in Dancing Shoes Again In Its Always Fair Weather Gene Kelly did a tap dance on roller skates but he wasnt. The OConnor Born in 1925 Donald OConnors life spanned the 20th Century with its depressions wars and social upheavals. According to reports at the time the couple split, O'Connor was left with only the dog and sought the help of multiple psychiatrists. Apparently, the iconic choreographer was quite the exacting director. Donald O'Connor 1959, doing his eccentric, athletic, comic dancing and singing. The couple divorced in 1954. When they graduated from circus into vaudeville, all their children (seven were born, three died in infancy) were initiated into "The O'Connor Family," billed as "The Royal Family of Vaudeville." One of OConnors most memorable moments tap dancing on television is The Bell Telephone Hours Song and Dance Man Broadcast on NBC-TV January 16 1966 this mini-musical history of tap dance in America opened with OConnor as host dancing an Irish jig Scottish reel Spanish zapateada and German spatlasse followed by a softshoe dance and. Washington, D.C.: NPR. [6] His brother Billy died a decade later from scarlet fever and his eldest sibling Jack died from alcoholism in 1959. O'Connor's performance for "Make 'Em Laugh" is noted for its extreme physical difficulty, featuring dozens of jumps, pratfalls, and two backflips. Entdecke 1976 Pressefoto Schauspieler Donald O'Connor auf "Police Story" - mjb25238 in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! [8][9] In a 2002 interview, Betty Comden recalled, "How [Freed] could have written it in the first place and not realized is still a mystery. His succinct answer:No. I'm surprised she still speaks to me. "Gene said, 'Do you think you could do that number again?" Donald O'Connor. O'Connor never went to school. It would have been fascinating to watch them play off of each other, as they shared certain qualities in common. Donald O'Connor Scheduled for Another 'Francis' Film He did Francis Goes to the Races (1951), another big hit. (Asked howthatturkey gotmade, he replied bluntly, Because they had the money, and they couldnt think of anything else to do.). a list of 22 titles. Revivals are so popular now. Finally, the studio paired O'Connor opposite their biggest female star, Deanna Durbin, in Something in the Wind (1947). [11] The film was popular and Universal began to develop O'Connor and Ryan as their version of Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. Gene took me tightly in his arms . [23], He starred in The Donald O'Connor Show (195455) for one season. Obituaries: Donald O'Connor, 78, comic and dancer "Make 'Em Laugh" is a song first featured in the 1952 MGM musical film Singin' in the Rain, performed by Donald O'Connor as the character Cosmo Brown. Another legendary dancer, Fred Astaire, then in his early 50s, was the one to comfort her. Maybe he spoke too soon, despite his apparent readiness and enthusiasm to pull off the bit (via IMDb). He also briefly crossed paths with Robin Williams in 1992, when Williams invited Donald to play his father in the off-beat experiment Toys. My lips were shaking all over and I couldnt find Marilyns lips and she couldnt find mineI got it over with as quickly as possibleit was like kissing the sidewalk.When the director asked Donald to stand on a box so they would be the same height, OConnor rebelled. "[37], In 1998, he received a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs, California, Walk of Stars. [9], In 1941, O'Connor signed with Universal Pictures for $200 a week, where he began with What's Cookin'? Hewas finally free from the clutches ofUniversalPictures, having refused to make one more Francis picture until theyreleased him. Both the O'Connors struggled to remember where and when exactly Donald was born, due to the family's extensive travel. Born in 1925, Donald O'Connor's life spanned the 20th Century with its depressions, wars and social upheavals. Theflickerof danger behind those kindly blue eyessays it all. (OConnor: They dont write songs like that anymore! Garland: I think they passed a law against it.) But you can sense that OConnor is slightly on edge throughout. musical work is probably. Hes disciplined. In 1975, the BBC asked Donald OConnorif the musical was dead. But Donald contracted a rare fever from Francis the mule just as production began, and he was still too weak to take the job even after they had postponed the shoot for months. " Make 'Em Laugh " is a song first featured in the 1952 MGM musical film Singin' in the Rain, performed by Donald O'Connor as the character Cosmo Brown. O'Connor credited the patients he met and thanked God for allowing him to recover. A young boy who aspires to become asinger has followedhis father into a bar to try to talk to him. You could do that with any kid, only I got paid for it. Hollywood legend states that O'Connor, though only 27 years old at the time but a chain-smoker, was bedridden for several days after filming the sequence. The item was OConnors personal Bible. Los Angeles Times 3 July 1976: b4. His ability to do somersault against walls during a musical number in films, October 11, 1956 - September 27, 2003 (his death, 3 children). His first marriage was in 1944 to Gwendolyn Carter, when he was 18 and she was 20. Donald O'Connor, the comedic song-and-dance man who inherited and perpetuated a classic tradition of vaudeville tap dancing, was born David Dixon Ronald O'Connor into an Irish theatrical family. At the age of 15 from 15 on, I really had to learn to dance. He also turned in an impressive bit of serious acting on the cop showPolice Story. Standout moments aside Donald was born into show business and would have a continuous career for almost 80 years. Then Kelly broke the news to Donald that he had to do it all over again, because the footage had beenruined through a camera goof. Chicago Daily Tribune 18 Oct 1954: b16. I came back on the set three days later." Donald O'Connor, Miss Main Set Comedy. Watch more with these video collections. "[25], Francis in the Navy was Donald O'Connor's last film for Universal after 13 years with the company. What was that?" Born into a family of circus and vaudeville performers, O'Connor made his first stage appearance at the age of 13 months. Monroe herself was intimidated by the show biz pros dancing aroundher, sometimesfumblingdozens of takes per scene. One young lad joined him for a special performance to commemorate his 30th anniversary in the business, which nearly doubled as a 31st birthday party. Donald O'Connor Enters Hospital His electric performance stood out, even alongside the matchless Gene Kelly, and earned him the 1953 Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Comedy or Musical. Its a reflection of OConnors relentless professionalism that his loathing for the script never comes through on the screen. Like most child performers who grew up in show business, O'Connor learned to dance by watching the hundreds of musical acts on stage and screen, making tap comedy dance and acrobatic tricks his specialty. The title, once proposed for an autobiographical stage play he was preparing, is apropos for a man who so knew how to create magic and delight as an entertainer. But a sad reality was unfoldingbehind the scenes: His marriage to Gwen Carterwas falling apart. [6] He wrote letters to his friends and family explaining that his life had "completely changed". Donald O'Connor ( Chicago, 1925. augusztus 28. "I was smoking four packs of cigarettes a day then, and getting up those walls was murder,"O'Connor said while reflecting upon the scene and its staggering effect upon him. Heres a selection of the. YOUNG DONALD O'CONNOR MAKES GOOD IN VIDEO While it certainly got him down in real life, he was back at it after the three days of rest had restored him to proper health. O'Connor is the guy who ran straight up three walls, flipping backward to earth each time, in Singin' in the Rain, and no matter how often you see the movie, the stunt still appears fresh, magical and completely surprising. Co-director Stanley Donen referenced the Cole Porter song "Be a Clown" from the film The Pirate, and further suggested that Freed and Brown compose a song using this as their inspiration. And then, I became what's known as a total dancer. But I had never had any formal training. It doesnt seem to affect the girls though, arent they wonderful?, He guest-starredon the first episode of the Judy Garland show in 1962, where the two old friends reminisced and affectionately skewered their vaudevilleroots together. Thats beautiful. Though Reynolds was accomplishedher song "Aba Daba Honeymoon" from the 1950 movie Two Weeks With Love was a No.3 hitshe had no training in dance. The live audiences created a certain spontaneity. 1950s classics dance film film-making gravity movie music perception physics singing song. I had to play straight in order to convince the audience that the mule could talk."[14]. Some of it includes work for the United States Army and Red Cross. It was a hopeful year. Effie also stopped O'Connor from learning hazardous dance routines, and made sure she always knew where he was when he wasn't performing. However, the art of song and dance had its pioneers long before Kaufman ever stepped up before a crowd. He didnt plan to stay at first. The following year he was in I Ought to Be in Pictures in Los Angeles.[35]. Born into a vaudeville family, O'Connor was the youthful figure cutting a rug in several Universal musicals of the 1940s. Movie bred, he has the versatility of a Jimmy Durante and the effervescence of youth. Please note: images depicting historical events may contain themes, or have descriptions, that do not reflect current understanding. The dancing and singing and the glorious Technicolor shirts dazzled. [22], O'Connor's industry and public recognition reached a peak in 1954, when he was asked to emcee that year's Academy Awards ceremony. Stage Chicago Tribune 20 Dec 1985: n_a50. Zylstra, Freida. He hosted a color television special on NBC in 1957, one of the earliest color programs to be preserved on a color kinescope; an excerpt of the telecast was included in NBC's 50th anniversary special in 1976. By now, the grueling footwork that went into Singin' in the Rain's "Good Morning" scene is the stuff of legend. His son Fred later recalled, I was very blessed to have my dad as my dad We were never without anything, and the things we really wanted, he told us These are things that you have to work for. And Im glad he did. Daughter Alicia fondly remembered how he would delight the children with quicksilver impressions, saying that You never knew who was coming to dinner. But as OConnor danced closer tothe line between drinker and alcoholic, he fought a rising fear that like his father and brother, hewould not live to the age of 50. Como Foi Feita A Famosa Cena De Fred Astaire Dancando Nas Paredes Em Royal Wedding Fred Astaire Danca Fred, Dance On The Ceiling Fred Astaire Fred Astaire Fred Astaire Dancing Tap Dance, Cycling of nitrogen and oxygen that contributes 78 of atmos, He came to fame in a series of films in which he co-starred, What Is The Difference Between E Commerce And, Im going to be doing something a little different this colu, Avoidance of verbal orders for high-alert medicines 4. God bless you. O'Connor was a regular host of NBC's Colgate Comedy Hour. Hang On To Your Chairs And Lamps You Re All The Brilliant Choreography This Dance Number Was Done On A Fred Astaire Fred Astaire Dancing Old Movie Stars. Musician Don Lockwood (Kelly) rises to stardom during Hollywood's silent-movie era--paired with the beautiful, jealous and dumb Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen). He was famous for his versatility, knack for physical comedy and acrobatic dancing style. Donald O'Connor, in full Donald David Dixon Ronald O'Connor, (born August 28, 1925, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.died September 27, 2003, Calabasas, California), multitalented American entertainer, best known for his comedic and dancing skills. Dancing In the Rain: The Donald O'Connor Story (Part II of III), Dancing In the Rain: The Donald OConnor Story (Part III of III). Video unavailable Watch on YouTube Watch on The "Broadway Melody Ballet" from Singin' in the Rain (1952). "[8], When they were not touring they stayed with O'Connor's Uncle Bill in Danville, Illinois. I went through the booze bit. He was Cap'n Andy in a short-lived Broadway revival of Show Boat (1983) and continued to tour in various shows and acts. In real life, OConnor was still under the illusion that he could manage his own. Breathless and sweating from astrenuous dance number, he brings little Donna on stage for the closing sketch. [2][3] His father's family was from Ireland. Donald O'Connor's musical Journey keeps him on road Gene Kelly came in to help with musical timing and blocking. I think it will bring me happiness. Q Fever Hits Star, Melbourne Argus 15 Aug 1953, p. 4. For 90 minutes, the full measure of his comic genius is on display, combining inspired innovation with an uncannily accurate reproduction of Keatons technique and mannerisms. We filmed that whole sequence in one day. Audio Recording: Christmas with Donald and Debbie/BVM Records, BVMC 51317, 1992. After leaving the screen to return to what was left of vaudeville, he returned to Hollywood to star in a number of Universal Pictures' budget-minded youth musicals that included What's Cookin' (1942), Get Hep to Love (1942), and Strictly in the Groove (1943), When Johnny Comes Marching Home (1942), It Comes Up Love (1943), Mr. Big (1943), Top Man (1943), The Merry Monahans (1944), and Bowery to Broadway (1944). These included going down with a sinking boat and launching himself head-first into a dangerously narrow wall niche for a disappearing act. But his focus moved increasingly to touring live shows.[27]. . O'Connor and Bing Crosby united on Anything Goes (1956) at Paramount. He died from complications of heart failure on September 27, 2003, at age 78 at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital, in Woodland Hills, California. I've heard laughter and applause and known a lot of sorrow. I sing, I dance, I do comedy. Like an old show-horse breaking out of his stall to get back to work, he couldnt stop performing. It's rather ironic that the "Make 'Em Laugh" sequence begins with O'Connor declaring that "you can't let a little thing like this get you down" to fellow actor Gene Kelly. (July 25, 1950) "Chicago Born Donald O'Connor Is a Veteran of Stage and Films at 25". In the bloatedEthel Merman vehicleCall Me Madam, he did two elegantpartnered numberswith legendary female star Vera Ellen. (1942), a low-budget musical with The Andrews Sisters, the studio's teenage singing star Gloria Jean, and Peggy Ryan. "The scene was building to such a crescendo, I thought I'd actually have to kill myself," said O'Connor. Donald O'Connor, Who Danced Through Many Hollywood Musicals, Dies at 78 By Richard Severo Sept. 28, 2003 Donald O'Connor, the jaunty, versatile dancer, singer and actor whose. Gene Kelly knew what he was doing when he hand-picked Donald OConnor as his right-hand man in Singin In the Rain. He was often cast as a brash and energetic young man during World War II, and paired with the equally energetic actress and tap dancer, Peggy Ryan. His best-known work was his "Make 'Em Laugh" dance routine in Singin' in the Rain (1952), for which role O'Connor was awarded a Golden Globe. He did Francis Joins the WACS (1954) then played Tim Donahue in the 20th Century Fox all-star musical There's No Business Like Show Business (1954), which featured Irving Berlin's music and also starred with Ethel Merman, Marilyn Monroe (O'Connor's on screen love interest), Dan Dailey, Mitzi Gaynor and Johnnie Ray. O'Connor later said regarding Effie, "She wanted me to be as great as I possibly could be. In 1971, after suffering a heart attack, O'Connor devoted considerably energy to composing music for the concert hall. "[5], In 1949, O'Connor played the lead role in Francis, the story of a soldier befriended by a talking mule.
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