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 Who was considered for Blood and Sand?

Hedy Lamarr
First choice to play the beautiful temptress Dona Sol, but MGM refused to loan her out to 20th Century Fox.
Actor who got the part: Rita Hayworth

Dorothy Lamour
Auditioned to play "Doņa Sol".
Actor who got the part: Rita Hayworth

Carole Landis
Miss Landis turned down the role, and more than 30 actresses were tested, before the producers settled on Rita Hayworth.
Actor who got the part: Rita Hayworth

María Montez
María Montez was tested for the lead role of "Doņa Sol des Muire", but studio head Darryl F. Zanuck didn't know much of her screen test.
Actor who got the part: Rita Hayworth

Jane Russell
Tested for the role of "Doņa Sol".
Actor who got the part: Rita Hayworth

Gene Tierney
Gene Tierney was considered to play "Doņa Sol".
Actor who got the part: Rita Hayworth



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