Called back from MGM leave to replace the pregnant June Allyson, but subsequently fired for lateness and absences. Like the Barkleys of Broadway, this was another unsuccessful attempt to re-team Garland with Fred Astaire.
The first leading lady attached to this project was Vera-Ellen. The role subsequently went to June Allyson, then Judy Garland (who both left the project) and finally Jane Powell.
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