124 Song of Bernadette, The (1943)
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This article is from the Movie Trivia, by Murray Chapman muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au with numerous contributions by others.
124 Song of Bernadette, The (1943)
- Using an actress to play ``the lady'' was controversial enough, and further
controversy fulminated when 'Loretta Young' (qv) was passed over in favor of
sultry 'Linda Darnell' (qv). At that time, Darnell had an almost
pornographic reputation. 'Franz Werfel' (qv), the author of the book on
which the film was based, threatened to remove his name from the project.
To make matters worse, Darnell was pregnant. Nothing would change
'Daryl Zanuck' (qv)'s mind, and Werfel was told that an unknown actress was
chosen. Wearing a little more drapery than the simple dress and veil
described by the historical Bernadette, Darnell played the role in bright
light.
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