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Where did Joan Crawford start her career?
Under the name Lucille LeSueur, Joan Crawford began dancing in the choruses of traveling revues, and was spotted dancing in Detroit by producer Jacob J. Shubert.
Why did Joan Crawford use a fake name?
MGM publicity head Pete Smith recognized Joan Crawford's ability to become a major star, but felt her name sounded fake.
Where did Joan Crawford go from dancing?
Jacob J. Shubert put Joan Crawford in the chorus line for his 1924 show, Innocent Eyes, at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway in New York City.
How did Joan Crawford do in the 1924 show Innocent Eyes?

Question: What was the highlight of her early career?
Self-contained rewrite: What was the highlight of Joan Crawford's early career?