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 Roles turned down by Olivia De Havilland:

Dial M for Murder
Olivia De Havilland wanted too much money to star in the thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Actor who got the part: Grace Kelly

I Confess
Alfred Hitchcock wanted De Havilland to play the married woman still in love with a man from her past, who has become a priest. The role became minimized, so a star of De Havilland's stature was not required.
Actor who got the part: Anne Baxter

The Maltese Falcon
Was pursued for the role of the dangerous -- or is she? -- "Brigid O'Shaughnessey."
Actor who got the part: Mary Astor

Shadow of a Doubt
Director Alfred Hitchcock had the lovely star in mind to play the young smalltown girl who begins to suspect that her dashing uncle is a murderer.
Actor who got the part: Teresa Wright

A Streetcar Named Desire
Turned down the role of Blanche duBois.
Actor who got the part: Vivien Leigh

The Towering Inferno
Olivia de Havilland turned down the role of Lisollette Mueller.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Jones






Did you know that Olivia De Havilland was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
» Anthony Adverse
» Gone with the Wind
» Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte
» Lady in a Cage

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