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 Who was considered for South Pacific?

Charles Boyer
Charles Boyer tested for the part of the French planter Emile de Becque.
Actor who got the part: Rossano Brazzi

Doris Day
Doris was the original choice for the 1958 movie but was considered to be too expensive by 20th Century Fox.
Actor who got the part: Mitzi Gaynor

Judy Garland
According to Scott Schechter's book "the Day-By-Day Chronicle of a Legend", Judy Garland was offered this film in 1955.
Actor who got the part: Mitzi Gaynor

Susan Hayward
Hayward was one of several names bandied about for the part of Nellie Forbush.
Actor who got the part: Mitzi Gaynor

Audrey Hepburn
Joshua Logan considered top actress of the time Audrey Hepburn for leading role.
Actor who got the part: Mitzi Gaynor

Elizabeth Taylor
Director Joshua Logan considered Casting Taylor and dubbing her singing voice, as they did with several others in the movie.
Actor who got the part: Mitzi Gaynor



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