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Conflicting Trivia 'Facts'

posted 13 years ago by HeywoodJablomy
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Michael Todd never had anyone else other than David Niven in mind for the role of Phileas Fogg. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048960/trivia?tab=tr&item=tr0756511

According to David Niven's agent, producer Michael Todd originally wanted Cary Grant for the role of Phileas Fogg, but had given up after trying for 6 months. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048960/trivia?tab=tr&item=tr0756371

Anyone know which is true?

[–] tgibbs279 12 years ago

It says John Wayne lobbied for the part of a cavalry colonel but didn't get it.
It also says John Wayne turned down the part.
It can't be both.