Trivial Pursuit #37

In 1958, Rodgers & Hammerstein were in a deep quandry over who to cast as 'Bloody Mary' in the film version of SOUTH PACIFIC.

On the one hand, they had deep foodness for Juanita Hall, who had created the part on Broadway; on the other, they also highly admired Muriel Smith, who played the role in the original London production.

Finally, they hit upon a VERY UNIQUE "compromise" casting decision.

Can someone please tell us what that was?


GOOD LUCK, Everybody!!!

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Hint #2: Although Juanita Hall DID play the part of 'Bloody Mary' in the film SOUTH PACIFIC, she doesn't appear AT ALL on the soundtrack recording.

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Juanita was dubbed by Muriel.

What was the song that was cut from the stage version, but was partially used in the film version?

The song was later used in another R&H musical.

Jose',

Are you referring to "Loneliness of Evening"--cut from the stage production of SOUTH PACIFIC but was later used in the 1967 TV production (Lesley Ann Warren) of CINDERELLA?

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Flower Drum Song.

Updated On: 12/5/04 at 09:59 AM

Sorry, Jose'--we had one of those darn message criss-crosses!

YES, ONCE AGAIN, you are ABSOLUTELY correct!!!

In fact, according to Abe Laufe's BROADWAY'S GREATEST MUSICALS, many theatergoers were surprised that Hall's vocals sounded so "different" on the stage in FLOWER DRUM SONG than in the film SOUTH PACIFIC! [Smith received NO film or soundtrack credit for her vocal work in film.]


And your prize, Jose'?


How does a two-week all-expense cruise of the South Pacific Islands sound to you--just please make sure to bring plenty of soap to wash any men outta your hair!

ENJOY Your Sunday, Everybody!!!

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