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The Actress
Debbie was held up on production of Give a Girl a break and could not make this movie.
Actor who got the part: Jean Simmons

Postcards From the Edge
Debbie wanted to play the part of Doris Mann, because it was based on her, in Carrie Fisher's thinly- veiled real life story, but director Mike Nichols chose MacLaine instead.
Actor who got the part: Shirley MacLaine






Did you know that Debbie Reynolds was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
» Goodbye Charlie
» Mother
» Singin' in the Rain
» The Unsinkable Molly Brown

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