Who was considered for What Ever Happened to Baby Jane??
The flamboyant stage and screen star was strongly considered to appear opposite Bette Davis in the low-budget thriller that went on to create a box-office sensation and start a moviemaking trend.
Actor who got the part: Joan Crawford
Ingrid Bergman was considered for the role of "Jane Hudson".
Actor who got the part: Bette Davis
Claudette Colbert was considered to play "Blanche Hudson".
Actor who got the part: Joan Crawford
Olivia de Haviland was considered to play "Blanche Hudson".
Actor who got the part: Joan Crawford
Was considered to play "Blanche Hudson".
Actor who got the part: Joan Crawford
Susan Hayward turned down the role of "Jane Hudson".
Actor who got the part: Bette Davis
Considered for the role of "Jane Hudson".
Actor who got the part: Bette Davis
Was considered to play "Jane Hudson".
Actor who got the part: Bette Davis
When producer William Frye considered taking an option on the William Farrell novel in 1960, he and his friend, Bette Davis tried to get Hitchcock interested in directing. He declined, as he was busy promoting "Psycho" and trying to develop "The Birds" into a screenplay.
Actor who got the part: Robert Aldrich
Was considered to play "Jane Hudson".
Actor who got the part: Bette Davis
Considered for the role of "Jane Hudson".
Actor who got the part: Bette Davis
Barbara Stanwyck was considered to play "Jane Hudson".
Actor who got the part: Bette Davis
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