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How did Shirley MacLaine become famous?

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In 1954 Shirley MacLaine was hired as a chorus girl and understudy to the second lead, Carol Haney, in the hit Broadway musical The Pajama Game. When Haney broke her ankle, MacLaine took over the role and was “discovered” by film producer Hal B. Wallis, who put her under contract.