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Roles turned down by Joan Fontaine:
Joan Fontaine was tested for the role of Claudia Naughton, among many other actresses.
Actor who got the part: Dorothy McGuire
Regretted that family problems induced her to turn down the sexy role of "Karen Holmes."
Actor who got the part: Deborah Kerr
According to her 1978 autobiography, Miss Fontaine was offered the role of Melanie but turned it down, suggesting her sister, Olivia De Havilland who played the role and was Oscar nominated for her performance.
Actor who got the part: Olivia De Havilland
Picky Joan Fontaine turned down the starring role in this sentimental Christmas favorite.
Actor who got the part: Ginger Rogers
Was considered by Alfred Hitchcock and his producer as a possibility to play the young smalltown girl who slowly realizes that her beloved uncle is the "Merry Widow Murderer."
Actor who got the part: Teresa Wright
Joan Fontaine was considered for the part of Stella. Her sister Olivia de Havilland was at the same time offered the role of Blance (she declined).
Actor who got the part: Kim Hunter
Miss Fontaine turned down the role and her sister Olivia de Havilland was able to team with Errol Flynn one last time as a result.
Actor who got the part: Olivia De Havilland
Did you know that Joan Fontaine was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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