The great Broadway musical star was signed to play opposite Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby in what became a classic musical movie, but she had to withdraw because of pregnancy.

Walt Disney seriously considered the legendary Broadway star to play stern nanny Mary Poppins.

One of Broadway's biggest musical stars, Martin was director Elia Kazan's first choice to play the battered and deluded "Blanche" in the movie version of the great play.