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Who was considered for South Pacific?
Charles Boyer tested for the part of the French planter Emile de Becque.
Actor who got the part: Rossano Brazzi
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
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
Hayward was one of several names bandied about for the part of Nellie Forbush.
Actor who got the part: Mitzi Gaynor
Joshua Logan considered top actress of the time Audrey Hepburn for leading role.
Actor who got the part: Mitzi Gaynor
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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