The search for a girl to play the title role became an extensive talent hunt across America and even to London with on the spot screen tests for a little girl destined to be an over night star. All were warned that some would be too old, too young, too short, too tall and that the girl chosen had to be able to sing and dance expertly and to be able to project as an actress and have tons of personality. The search started in the Spring of 1980 and eventually 70 girls were asked to do a video tape audition then 9 were invited to Hollywood and over 6 days worked on the musical numbers and on scenes from the script. At the end of the period it was decided that all would have roles in the film and that Aileen Quinn would take the title role.

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