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       Roles turned down by Frances Farmer: 
 Frances Farmer was announced to star in this Paramount film. Actor who got the part: Marsha Hunt 
 Farmer was offered this film in a comeback role after her trouble with the law and her family, who had sanctioned her being institutionalised. Actor who got the part: Brenda Joyce 
 Frances Farmer was announced to star in this Paramount film. Actor who got the part: Shirley Ross 
 Frances Farmer was considered for the part of Laurel, but producer Sam Goldwyn was against it, after having fought with her in his previous production Come and Get It. Actor who got the part: Anne Shirley 
 Frances was tested for the part of the Girl in Preston Sturges' comedy, when his first choice Barbara Stanwyck was not available. Actor who got the part: Veronica Lake 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
         
	   Did you know that Frances Farmer was not the only choice for this movie? (click to learn more) |