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If Shirley had turned down the role - who could have played it?

posted 15 years ago by mikwalen
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I was watching the movie the other day, and started thinking - If Shirley had not accepted the role, who else in Hollywood - who was a big enough marquee name *and* a strong dancer - could have done it?

Gwen didn't get the nod, as we saw, so we rule her out. I honestly can't think of anyone else who was big box office - at that time - who would have been right. Thoughts?

"Everytime I want to have a little fun-SHE turns out!" (Baron Bomburst)

[–] singjohn 8 years ago

Juliet Prowse played this for years in a touring company and in the Vegas versions. She was the right age at the time and an incredible dancer. While not considered a powerhouse actress, she certainly could have pulled this off.

[–] DmitriKnipper (204) 4 years ago

Barbara Harris maybe? Perhaps not enough of a box-office name, but she could have brought both wistfulness and nuttiness to the role - and she could certainly belt the songs.