In this production, the musical was relocated to Harlem, 1939, with the music referencing jazz, and gospel. Director Michael Buffong said, "Pre-war Harlem was all about the hustle. The creativity of that era was born from a unique collision of talent and circumstance as people escaped the agricultural and oppressive south via the 'underground railroad' into the highly urbanised and industrialised north. Much of our popular culture, from dance to music, has its roots in that period. Our Guys and Dolls brings all of this to the fore." [55] [62] On November 3, 1955 the film version of the musical was released, starring Marlon Brando as Sky, Frank Sinatra as Nathan Detroit, and Jean Simmons as Sarah, with Vivian Blaine reprising her role as Adelaide. The film was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and produced by Samuel Goldwyn.

Lorna Luft auditioned for the role of Adelaide in this production. Faith Prince ultimately played the role, and Luft later played the role in the 1992 National Tour. [38] 1996 London revival [ edit ] Loesser, Susan (2000). A Most Remarkable Fella: Frank Loesser and the Guys and Dolls in His Life: a Portrait by His Daughter. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9780634009273.First UK production [ edit ] Vivian Blaine and Sam Levene meet Queen Elizabeth after a Royal Command Variety Performance of Guys and Dolls on November 2, 1953 Scott Simon (host). "Creation of the musical Guys and Dolls, Weekend Edition Saturday, National Public Radio, November 2=pk2000 Gerabian, Keith (2002). The Making of Guys and Dolls. Ontario: Mosaic Press. pp.93, 94. ASIN B01M1E9JZR. Brantley (Ben March 2, 2009). "It’s a Cinch That the Bum Is Under the Thumb of Some Little Broad". The New York Times. Jensen, Gregory (February 22, 1984). "London's West End outscores Broadway with bonanza of hit-and-miss musicals", United Press International

Vincentelli, Elisabeth (March 2, 2009). "This Revival is a Bad Bet: Guys & Dolls Bores in Broadway Return". New York Post. In 1998, [4] Vivian Blaine, Sam Levene, Robert Alda and Isabel Bigley, along with the original Broadway cast of the 1950 Decca cast album, were Gans, Andrew (January 7, 2003). "Bernadette Peters, Hairspray and Millie Among Grammy Nominees". Playbill.Lahr, John (March 9, 2009). "Broadway Boogie-Woogie: Guys and Dolls Rolls the Dice Again". The New Yorker.