Alfred Hitchcockwas one of the most prolific and acclaimed filmmakers of Hollywood’s Golden Age.
The two had quite different styles, whichwould’ve only made their potential collaboration all the more interesting.
So why didn’t it happen?
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Kerr also worked well into the ’60s, making her lack of collaboration with Hitchcock all the more frustrating.
FromSweet Smell of SuccesstoGunfight at the O.K.
The two-time Oscar winner appeared in multiple hits throughout Classic Hollywood, includingGone with the Wind.
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Indeed,de Havilland would’ve been right at home in films likeNotoriousorSpellbound.
The actor was highly regarded for his unique approach to acting, which favored understated, sturdy performances.
Many of his movies, includingMr.
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Cooper’s controlled, quiet approach would’ve been refreshing for a Hitchcock movie.
Curiously, Hitchcock was always keen to work with Cooper, butthe actor passed on rolesinForeign CorrespondentandSaboteur.
However, shewould’ve shined in a role similar toRebecca’s Mrs. Danvers.
Bogart was particularly famous for his work in noir movies, including defining pieces likeThe Maltese FalconandThe Big Sleep.
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