This article is from the Movie Trivia, by Murray Chapman muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au with numerous contributions by others.
- 'Judy Garland' (qv), originally cast as Annie, was taken ill during early
filming and production was halted until 'Betty Hutton' (qv) finished
"Let's Dance (1950)" (qv) and was called in to replace her. Director
'Busby Berkeley' (qv) was also replaced, first by 'Charles Walters' (qv) and
finally by 'George Sidney' (qv). 'Frank Morgan' (qv), in the role of
Buffalo Bill, died suddenly and his scenes had to be re-shot with his
replacement 'Louis Calhern' (qv). 'Howard Keel' (qv) broke his leg during
filming when a horse fell on it.
 
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