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 Who was considered for Kiss Me Kate?

Judy Garland
After her triumph at the London Palladium in 1951, MGM considered Judy for the film version of the smash Broadway musical Kiss Me Kate.
Actor who got the part: Kathryn Grayson

Danny Kaye
Singing star Howard Keel said that Kaye, not he, was among MGM's first choices to play the conceited actor starring with his ex-wife in a new play.
Actor who got the part: Howard Keel

Laurence Olivier
Singing movie star said that Olivier was among MGM's top choices to star in the movie version of Cole Porter's hit musical.
Actor who got the part: Howard Keel



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