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Babes on Broadway
Shirley Temple was announced for this movie but ultimately not cast.
Actor who got the part: Virginia Weidler

Barnacle Bill
Temple was thought of for this movie, but her mother thought Wallace Beery was too much of a scene stealer and so Shirley did not make this movie.
Actor who got the part: Virginia Weidler

Gone with The Wind (?????)
Shirley Temple was reportedly considered for the role of Bonnie, but was too old.
Actor who got the part: Cammie King
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The Last Time I Saw Paris
In the early 1940's, Paramount wanted Temple to star in this story originally called Babylon Revisited, by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It was made 13 years later by MGM.
Actor who got the part: Sandy Descher

Mildred Pierce
Was considered for the role of the heroine's pretentious, hateful young ingrate of a daughter, "Veda."
Actor who got the part: Ann Blyth

The Wizard of Oz
Temple was considered for the lead role but couldn't because she was under contract by Fox.
Actor who got the part: Judy Garland




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