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 Who was considered for The Pajama Game?

Dean Martin
Dean Martin was one of the contenders for the male lead opposite Doris Day. As it turned out, the original stage lead, John Raitt, reprised his role.
Actor who got the part: John Raitt

Janis Paige
Missed out on repeating for films her Broadway stage role when box-office attraction Frank Sinatra passed on playing the male lead.
Actor who got the part: Doris Day

Frank Sinatra
Turned down the role of the factory foreman in the movie version of the hit Broadway musical.
Actor who got the part: John Raitt



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