Was suggested for the role of sexy, dangerous ranch hand "Jud Fry," in the film version of the revolutionary Broadway musical hit.

Dean was considered for the ranch hand hero, "Curly" in director Fred Zinnemann's prestigious film version of the landmark Broadway musical.

Miss Gaynor campaigned heavily to win the plum role of Ado Annie, but it was not to be.

Celeste Holm had originated the role of Ado Annie on Broadway, but was not cast in the movie.

Declined the role of Ado Annie in the Rodgers and Hammerstein movie musical.

Was considered for the ranch hand hero, "Curly" in Fred Zinnemann's film version of the breakthrough Broadway show.

Mamie Van Doren wrote in her autobiography that she almost won the part of Ado Annie, but her acting coach, Jean Grahame, told her daughter actress Gloria Grahame about Mamie's audiition and Gloria asked for an audition too and "stole" the part away from her.

The fine character actor was suggested for the dark role of ranch hand "Jud Fry."

She was considered for the role of "Laurey Williams" in director Fred Zinnemann's prestigious film version of the landmark Broadway musical.