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.

Did you know that Barbara Parkins was not the only choice for this movie?
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