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 Who was considered for Arsenic and Old Lace?

Bob Hope
Bob Hope was offered the lead role, and was eager to do it, but Paramount wouldn't loan him out to Warner Bros. to do it.
Actor who got the part: Cary Grant

Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan was approached for the role of "Mortimer".
Actor who got the part: Cary Grant



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