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Roles turned down by Shirley Jones:

My Fair Lady

One of the actresses Warner Bros. boss Jack Warner had in mind if Audrey Hepburn turned down the role of "Eliza Dolittle."

Actor who got the part: Audrey Hepburn

Pocketful of Miracles

Signed to star in director Frank Capra's remake of his 1933 hit "Lady For a Day," but star Glenn Ford made Capra replace Jones with his then girlfriend.

Actor who got the part: Hope Lange

The Sound of Music

Shirley Jones was considered for the role of Maria.

Actor who got the part: Julie Andrews

Did you know that Shirley Jones was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)

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