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Roles turned down by Greer Garson:
Garson was to be cast in this color film written by Carl Sandburg. It was to be a historical film from Plymouth Rock to WW II, with Garson playing many women. But it was not made. Producers at the time thought it would be her best role.
According to the DVD commentary, Garson was the first choice for the role fo Mrs. Taggart in this bizarre "comedy."
Actor who got the part: Bette Davis
She was the first choice for the title role in this British suspense film.
Actor who got the part: Bette Davis
In 1943 MGM considered Greer Garson to star as Manuela.
Actor who got the part: Judy Garland
Proper Garson was to play the adulterous Lady Edwina Esketh, but she was not cast. Instead she played Mrs. Chips in Goodbye Mr. Chips and started the first of her wife-great lady roles.
Actor who got the part: Myrna Loy
Garson turned down the part of Madame Crematon in the Great Lady Has An Interview sequence, which was re-worked as a musical number for Judy Garland.
Actor who got the part: Judy Garland
Did you know that Greer Garson was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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