Charles Boyer tested for the part of the French planter Emile de Becque.

The "King and I" star was among actors considered to star as the mysterious French planter Emil de Beque.

Doris was the original choice for the 1958 movie but was considered to be too expensive by 20th Century Fox.

According to Scott Schechter's book "the Day-By-Day Chronicle of a Legend", Judy Garland was offered this film in 1955.

Hayward was one of several names bandied about for the part of Nellie Forbush.

Joshua Logan considered top actress of the time Audrey Hepburn for leading role.

The handsome French star was under consideration to play the mysterious plantation owner.

Was considered by Rodgers and Hammerstein for the leading role of the French plantation owner with a mysterious past; later, he was also screen-tested for the starring male role in "The Sound of Music."

The star was among the actresses considered to play "Nellie Forbush".

Perkins was high on the list of young actors considered to play the key role of Lieutenant Cable.

The MGM star was considered for the female lead.

The star was considered for the key role of "Nellie."

Director Joshua Logan considered Casting Taylor and dubbing her singing voice, as they did with several others in the movie.