I think it should be noted that at the time "The Godfather" novel was a runaway best seller, and the film adaption was a much anticipated event. When it was announced that Brando was getting the lead, the general response was "Say what, you got to be kidding?" This was a time when Brando's career was in the doldrums, having made a couple of flops. Of course when it was released it was a blockbuster, with newspapers reporting daily how long the lines were to view the film. The success of the novel got the film to the launching pad, but once word got out about how great it was and Brando's performance, the film took off.

Anthony Quinn yes, but no way could I accept Danny Thomas as Don Vito. First of all, Thomas wasn't really considered an actor, as much as he was a TV star in his own sitcom, "Make Room For Daddy" and top night club act.