Loretta Young tested for the role of Claudia Naughton.
According to her daughter's biography, the one role Young most wanted and did not get was that of Melanie Hamilton.
Thought the role of Miriam was wrong for her.
Tested for the role of the second Mrs. de Winter.
Known as a devout Catholic, Loretta Young was passed over for the role of the Lady.
Young wanted to play Eleanor Roosevelt very much, but Greer Garson was cast instead.
Did you know that Loretta Young was not the only choice for these movies?
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