According to Scott Eyman's newly-published biography of John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara wasn't the only actress in the running for the role of Katie McLintock. Apparently, the producers also considered offering the role to Deborah Kerr and Susan Hayward! It's fun to imagine the Duke spanking Ms. Kerr and Ms. Hayward on their exposed bloomers, but I doubt that they could have reacted with half the gusto that Maureen brought to the part.
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