Initially thirty actresses were considered for the role of Alice, Geddes was one of them.

Gloria Grahame was the first choice of director George Stevens for the role of Alice Tripp, but Howard Hughes (who ran RKO at the time) would not loan her out. She always felt Shelley Winters did a great job.

Lansbury was one of the thirty actresses considered by the director, George Stevens, for the role of Alice Tripp.

Lockhart was another of the starlets considered for the role of frumpy Alice Tripp. Shelley Winters won the role and an Oscar nomination.

Reed was one of many actresses considered for the role of frumpy factory girl Alice Tripp.

Director George Stevens meant the role of "Alice Tripp" to be played by Totter, but MGM would not loan her out.

Wyatt was one of 30 actresses considered for the role of tragic Alice Tripp.