Hollywood's First Choices - How the Greatest Casting Decisions Were Made

Fascinating behind-the-scenes tidbits tell the true stories of many of Hollywood's famous - and infamous - casting decisions, such as the fact that Ronald Reagan and Ann Sheridan were offered the leads in Casablanca. And that Bette Davis wasn't the first choice for the aging star Margo Channing in Mankiewicz's deliciously sardonic All About Eve. The book weaves revelations about the business and politics of Hollywood with detailed chapters on some of the 20th century's most classic films, and 100 amazing casting tidbits that will fuel cocktail party chatter and enthrall film buffs...