Trivial Pursuit #37
Trivial Pursuit #37
Mary_Ethel
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/6/04
#0Trivial Pursuit #37
Posted: 12/5/04 at 9:24am
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!!! 
Mary_Ethel
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/6/04
#1re: Trivial Pursuit #37
Posted: 12/5/04 at 9:30amHint #1: Rhymes with "Rub".
Mary_Ethel
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/6/04
#2re: Trivial Pursuit #37
Posted: 12/5/04 at 9:37amHint #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.
Mary_Ethel
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/6/04
#3re: Trivial Pursuit #37
Posted: 12/5/04 at 9:44am
Hint #3: Rodgers & Hammerstein "split the difference."
[By the way, unlike Jeopardy--I don't take off points for wrong answers! So, please "live a little" and take a chance with your best guess!!! ]
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#4re: Trivial Pursuit #37
Posted: 12/5/04 at 9:48am
Juanita was dubbed by Muriel.
What was the song that was cut from the stage version, but was partially used in the film version?
#5re: Trivial Pursuit #37
Posted: 12/5/04 at 9:49am
iknowiknowiknowiknowiknow!!!!! (cturtle jumps up and down and flaps flippers furiously)
they cast HALL but they used SMITH for the singing voice!
whatdoiwinwhatdoiwinwhatdoiwin?????
(that IS a fascinating triva bit!)
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Mary_Ethel
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/6/04
#7re: Trivial Pursuit #37
Posted: 12/5/04 at 9:53am
CONGRATULATIONS, Jose'!
YES--R&H decided to use the talents of both Hall AND Smith--so they had Hall 'enact' the role but used Smith's vocals!!!
Pretty cool, huh?
I'm SO PLEASED we were able to get to the correct answer on that one!
And regarding YOUR question: the answer is "My Girl Back Home."
Now for YOUR bonus points, Jose'--shortly after filming SOUTH PACIFIC, Juanita Hall become involved in ANOTHER R&H project. Please tell us what it was.
Mary_Ethel
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/6/04
#8re: Trivial Pursuit #37
Posted: 12/5/04 at 9:56am
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?
Mary_Ethel
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/6/04
#9re: Trivial Pursuit #37
Posted: 12/5/04 at 9:58am
SORRY, cturtle, Jose' was just a little "quicker on the draw" this morning. 
But THANKS for playing!!!
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#10re: Trivial Pursuit #37
Posted: 12/5/04 at 9:59am
Flower Drum Song.
Updated On: 12/5/04 at 09:59 AM
Mary_Ethel
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/6/04
#11re: Trivial Pursuit #37
Posted: 12/5/04 at 10:00am
I guess Jose' had to step away...
So I'm going to throw his "bonus points" up to the whole Board:
What R&H project did Juanita Hall go to after finishing her work on the film SOUTH PACIFIC?
Mary_Ethel
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/6/04
#12re: Trivial Pursuit #37
Posted: 12/5/04 at 10:05am
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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