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 Who was considered for The Greatest Show on Earth?

Lucille Ball
Pre-TV Lucy accepted the role of Angel and then dropped out after she became pregnant with daughter Lucie.
Actor who got the part: Gloria Grahame

Paulette Goddard
Goddard sent a telegram to Demille saying that she would accept the lead role. It was not offered to her, her fear of some of the stunts in Unconquered (1947) convinced DeMille that she was not up to the role of a high wire artiste.
Actor who got the part: Betty Hutton



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