Barbara was replaced before filming began.
Barbara Parkins admitted at a conference that she turned down the lead female role in this film.
Barbara Parkins admitted at a conference, that she turned down the role of "Alice," eventually played by Susannah York.
Parkins screen tested for Neely O'Hara but ended up playing Anne Welles instead.
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Did you know that Barbara Parkins was not the only choice for this movie?
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