Francine Biography
Francine was best known for her portrayal of the flamboyant "Vera Charles" in MAME. She played the role - her favourite - both on Broadway and in touring productions. Her long and successful career began in the nightclubs. She made her professional debut in New York at the elegant Coq Rouge, where a one night booking turned into a celebrated three year engagement. Early in her career she made a successful transition from nightclubs to the legitimate stage, performing in both drama and musical comedy. She was featured on Broadway with Alfred Lunt and Lyn Fontanne in The Great Sebastions, with Shirley Booth in By The Beautiful Sea and with Maurice Evans in Tenderloin. She spent two seasons as a member of Ellis Rabb's acclaimed APA Repertory Company, alternating with Helen Hayes as "Mrs. Candor" in School For Scandal, joining Rabb and Rosemary Harris in You Can't Take It With You as the "Grand Duchess Olga Katrina", and appearing in Anouilh's The Flies under the direction of Vinette Carroll. In regional theatre she had starred in Mother Courage, The Importance Of Being Earnest, The Skin Of Our Teeth, Twelfth Night, and Company. She appeared in films including Fellini's Juliet Of The Spirits, Frankovich's Stand Up And Be Counted, and Savages....
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