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Roles turned down by Olivia De Havilland:
Olivia De Havilland wanted too much money to star in the thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Actor who got the part: Grace Kelly
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
Was pursued for the role of the dangerous -- or is she? -- "Brigid O'Shaughnessey."
Actor who got the part: Mary Astor
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
Turned down the role of Blanche duBois.
Actor who got the part: Vivien Leigh
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)
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