7. Dick Van Dyke got himself two roles in the film
Dick Van Dyke was first cast as Bert the chimney sweep in the film despite not having any prior dance training, but he also really wanted to take on the role of the stodgy old banker, Mr. Dawes. He managed to convince Disney to let him take on that role as well by making a donation to Cal Arts as well as nailing his screen test. He’s credited for the role with the scrambled name “Navckid Keyd.”
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