Connery was offered the leading man role while filming "You Only Live Twice."

The handsome and dashing "I Spy" and "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice" star was widely reported in the press to have signed a deal to play Nick Arnstein.

Newspaper reports of the day mentioned the "Ben Casey" star as a possibility for the role of Nick Arnstein.

The popular star of TV's "The Fugitive" was reported in newspapers as being Barbra Streisand's personal choice to play Nick Arnstein.

The director left the project over differences with producer Ray Stark and star Barbra Streisand.

MacLaine was the studio's top choice to play legendary comedienne and Ziegfeld star Fanny Brice.

Although seriously considered for the role of gambler, crook, and ladies' man Nicky Arnstein, the gifted, demanding Sinatra was vetoed by star Barbra Streisand who respected his talent but did not like him personally.

The fine actor was screen-tested for the role of Nick Arnstein.