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 Who was considered for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?

Carroll Baker
After turning down three films in a row, Warners punished Baker by refusing to loan her out to MGM to play Maggie The Cat.
Actor who got the part: Elizabeth Taylor

James Dean
Dean was set to play the role of Brick but died before production.
Actor who got the part: Paul Newman

Ava Gardner
Considered for the lead role of Maggie the Cat.
Actor who got the part: Elizabeth Taylor

Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly was considered for the role of Maggie the Cat.
Actor who got the part: Elizabeth Taylor

Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe sought the lead role of Maggie the Cat.
Actor who got the part: Elizabeth Taylor

Elvis Presley
Elvis turned down the role of Brick.
Actor who got the part: Paul Newman

Lana Turner
MGM considered Turner for the role of Maggie the Cat.
Actor who got the part: Elizabeth Taylor



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