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One of the main reasons why she did not play the role in the film was because she was too old. When the movie was shooting she was about 50 years old when the character of Maria is about 20-21. It was ok on Broadway because the audience would not notice the age so much, but with a camera it would have been different.
In addition, the "good ole boys" in Hollywood had a "box office" mentality and often replaced Broadway stars with known movie box office names that would likely draw an "audience". Take the example of Julie Andrews being replaced in "My Fair Lady" by Audrey Hepburn or Carol Channing in "Hello Dolly" being replaced by Barbra Streisand. Hepburn couldn't sing well enough to carry the musical role and had to be "voice dubbed" by Marni Nixon. Barbra, while loveable, really missed the boat in "Dolly". Jack Warner made the choice for Hepburn.
Notably, Julie Andrews got the final dig at Jack Warner for his poor decision replacing her by verbally gigging him as she accepted her Academy Award for "Mary Poppins". Her comment "I'd like to thank the person who is most responsible for making THIS award possible, Jack Warner," gave her the the final laugh. Since she was not busy filming "My Fair Lady" she had plenty of time to take the role of Mary Poppins. The Disney team knew talent when they saw it. Later while accepting an award, Warner, made a fumbling stab at a "clever rebuttal" which failed miserably.
After the successes of "Mary Poppins", Andrews was now a "box office hit" so a whole new opportunity had opened up, including "The Sound of Music", which, as we know now is HISTORY!
Curiously, Audrey Hepburn was considered by the original director, William Wyler for the role of Maria and would have "bumped out" Julie Andrews yet again. After a fortuitous change of directors to Robert Wise, Andrews was selected and his first choice. Other possible leading ladies including Shirley Jones, Anne Bancroft. Doris Day and Leslie Caron were all reported to have been considered for the role of Maria.
What else can I help you with?
Was The Sound of Music filmed in color?
Yes, the movie 'The Sound of Music' was filmed in color.
What does it mean - the hills are alive with the sound of music?
Theme song of the play- and later movie- The Sound of Music.
Rossfield mountain is the hill that's alive with the sound of music in what movie's famous opening sequence?
Sound of Music
What type of movie is sound of music?
It's a musical.
Was the sound of music a walt disney movie?
No, The Sound of Music was a 20th Century Fox film.
What is the music from a movie called?
The music from a movie is called the sound track.
Was The Sound of Music filmed in color?
Yes, the movie 'The Sound of Music' was filmed in color.
Who wrote the script for 'The Sound of Music'?
The screenplay for the movie 'The Sound of Music' was written by Ernest Lehman.
What movie does Emily Osment do a music video for?
Emily Osment does a music video for the Sleeping Beauty movie and she made a music video with Mitchel Musso "if i didnt have you".
Does the movie of sound of music can also watch by the children?
Absolutely!! Sound of Music is the type of movie that both adults and children can watch and enjoy.
What is the name of the three kids in the movie The Sound of Music?
There was more than three kids in The Sound of Music.
What does it mean - the hills are alive with the sound of music?
Theme song of the play- and later movie- The Sound of Music.
What is Oprah's favorite movie?
the sound of music
What is a good movie to act out?
The Sound of Music!
When the sound of music movie made?
1964
Was Johnny Depp in the movie The Sound of Music?
no
Rossfield mountain is the hill that's alive with the sound of music in what movie's famous opening sequence?
Sound of Music
