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 Roles turned down by Jerry Lewis:

The Day The Clown Cried
Jerry Lewis' dream project about a circus clown in Auschwitz has never been released. Jerry starred and directed.
Actor who got the part: Jerry Lewis

Guys and Dolls
Producer Samuel Goldwyn considered casting the popular team of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis as Sky Masterson and Nathan Detroit.
Actor who got the part: Frank Sinatra

Some Like It Hot
Jerry Lewis turned down the part of Daphne.
Actor who got the part: Jack Lemmon

Take The Money and Run
Writer Woody Allen asked Jerry Lewis to direct this film, but as Jerry was busy, Woody made his directorial debut.
Actor who got the part: Woody Allen






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