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 Who was considered for Some Like It Hot?

Ellen Burstyn
Was considered for the role of Sugar Kane, but producers turned her down because she was too young.
Actor who got the part: Marilyn Monroe

Mitzi Gaynor
Gaynor was director Billy Wilder's original top choice to play the sexy singer in the all-girl band, "Sugar."
Actor who got the part: Marilyn Monroe

Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis turned down the part of Daphne.
Actor who got the part: Jack Lemmon

Anthony Perkins
He auditioned for the role won by Tony Curtis.
Actor who got the part: Tony Curtis

Frank Sinatra
Was director Billy Wilder's first choice to play musician on the run from the mob, "Jerry/Daphne."
Actor who got the part: Tony Curtis



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