Woodward's pregnancy upset plans for the fine actress to co-star with Sandra Dee. The dramatic film was postponed, then re-cast with two other stars.

One of the Fox contract players considered for the title role when the project was envisioned as a lower-budget, smaller-scope enterprise than it eventually became.

She was considered for the role of "Laurey Williams" in director Fred Zinnemann's prestigious film version of the landmark Broadway musical.

Turned down the memorable role of small town girl Ginny Moorehead because she refused to work with Frank Sinatra.