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Who was considered for It's a Wonderful Life?
The one-of-kind star was director Frank Capra's first choice to play "Mary Hatch Bailey."
Actor who got the part: Donna Reed
Another actress offered the role of Mary Bailey .
Actor who got the part: Donna Reed
Frank Capra considered using W.C. Fields in the role of Uncle Billy.
Actor who got the part: Thomas Mitchell
Grant was the top choice for It's a Wonderful Life when the film was still titled "The Greatest Gift."
Actor who got the part: James Stewart
Was under consideration to play villainous "Mr. Potter" in director Frank Capra's classic.
Actor who got the part: Lionel Barrymore
Ginger Rogers was asked to play the part of Mary, the wife of George Bailey, but turned it down because the part was so small.
Actor who got the part: Donna Reed
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