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 Who was considered for The King and I?

Marlon Brando
Was considered as a possibile candidate to play "King Mongkut."
Actor who got the part: Yul Brynner

Dorothy Dandridge
The beautiful singing actress turned down the role of "Tuptim."
Actor who got the part: Rita Moreno

France Nuyen
According to a retrospective interview with Rita Moreno, France also screen tested for the role she won.
Actor who got the part: Rita Moreno

Maureen O'Hara
Originally set to play "Anna Leonowens."
Actor who got the part: Deborah Kerr

Dinah Shore
The popular singer was a candidate to play "Anna Leonowens."
Actor who got the part: Deborah Kerr



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