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Roles turned down by Ann Sheridan:
Trade papers announced the great Sheridan as the star of "Casablanca."
Actor who got the part: Ingrid Bergman
Ann Sheridan was announced to star as farmer's daughter Libby Saul.
Actor who got the part: Ida Lupino
Director Frank Capra's first choice, the beautiful, gifted redhead was rejected by Warner Bros. because of a contract dispute.
Actor who got the part: Barbara Stanwyck
Ann Sheridan was another Warner Bros contract player who turned down the title role.
Actor who got the part: Joan Crawford
The beautiful, gutsy redheaded star was the first choice to play the great role of cafe hostess "Panama Smith" -- based on a real-life counterpart, "Texas Guinan."
Actor who got the part: Gladys George
Ann Sheridan was tested for the part of Clio Dulaine, the New Orleans woman who returns from Paris in 1875 to seek revenge.
Actor who got the part: Ingrid Bergman
Sheridan was to have played the title role, Virginia Brush, but became involved in a salary dispute at Warners Bros. She was replaced by Rita Hayworth, who was borrowed from Columbia Pictures.
Actor who got the part: Rita Hayworth
The popular, earthy, and gifted star publicized as "the Oomph Girl" was director Howard Hawks' first choice to star opposite Bogart, but she declined the role.
Actor who got the part: Lauren Bacall
Ann Sheridan was reported to replace Lana Turner as temperamental Broadway star Jenny Stewart.
Actor who got the part: Joan Crawford
Did you know that Ann Sheridan was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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