Columbia pictures wanted Susan to play the title role but at the last minute replaced her.

In the early planning stages, Hayward was considered for the lead role of Simone.

Was the first choice to play Cleopatra.

Hayward was considered for the female lead.

Hayward was one of several actresses 20th Century Fox considered for the title role.

As a Paramount contract player at the time, Susan Hayward was considered for the part of Lola Dietrichson.

Hayward was tested for the part of Maria.

The fiery redhead tested for the role of "Scarlett O'Hara."

Susan Hayward was the first choice for the role of Mrs. Braddock.

Susan Hayward was considered to play Helen Morgan in this biopic.

Under contract to Paramount, they pencilled in Hayward for the part of Claire opposite Fred MacMurray but by the time they got around to filming, Hayward had left the studio.

Hayward was thought of for the role of sexy Marion Faulk in the film version of the play by Tennessee Williams.

Hayward was supposed to have played Sophie in The Razor's Edge but she wanted to take some time off after the birth of her twins.

Hayward was held up on another film and unable to make this hit thriller.

Hayward was one of several names bandied about for the part of Nellie Forbush.

20th Century Fox put Hayward on suspension when she refused to do this film.

Susan Hayward turned down the role of "Jane Hudson".