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Classic Films

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6. It was Louis B. Mayer who cast Debbie Reynolds, and against the advise of Gene Kelly too.

Fri Mar 17, 2023, 06:32 PM

Mar 2023

Kelley was just being honest in pointing out that Reynolds was a singer, not a dancer.

"She'll learn," said Mayer.

Learn she did.

Tough cookie.

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