 Merman initially was overlooked for the film version of "Anything Goes" (1936).Bing Crosby insisted his wife Dixie Lee be cast as Reno Sweeney opposite his Billy Crocker, but when she unexpectedly dropped out of the project, Merman was cast in the role she had originated on stage.From the beginning, it was clear to Merman the film would not be the enjoyable experience she had hoped it would be.