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 Who was considered for Airport?

Shirley Booth
Booth turned down the chance to return to the screen as Ada Quonsett in Airport, for which Helen Hayes won an Oscar.
Actor who got the part: Helen Hayes

Petula Clark
Offered the role of "Gwen Meighen" in the box-office blockbuster.
Actor who got the part: Jacqueline Bisset

Claudette Colbert
Colbert turned down the role of Ada Quonsett (Helen Hayes accepted the part and her second Academy Award for her efforts).
Actor who got the part: Helen Hayes

Katharine Ross
Ross was put on suspension, by Universal, for refusing the role of Gwen.
Actor who got the part: Jacqueline Bisset



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