Turned down the role of "Lt. Douglas A. Roberts" in the movie version of the hit Broadway comedy-drama set about a U.S. Navy ship during the second World War.

Ford started out as director for the movie "Mister Roberts" the stipulation that Henry Fonda star instead of Holden or Brando. However, the two friends clashed over the interpretation of the script and Ford left for "health" reasons. The two never worked together again.

Turned down the lead role in the movie version of the Broadway hit about life aboard a US Navy ship during WW II.

Turned down the role of "Lt. 'Doc'" in the movie version of the big hit Broadway play set on a Navy ship during the Second World War.