Jean Arthur: I guess I became an actress because I didn't want to be myself.
Jean was removed from what would have been her first starring role in Temple Of Venus (1923) only a few days after it started shooting.
Jean appeared on the cover of the August 1942 issue of Movie Story magazine with Cary Grant.
Jean appeared in a 1930 magazine advertisement for Lux Soap.
Jean was an animal lover and during the filming of Shane (1953) she watched over the livestock to make sure they were properly fed and cared for.
Jean was originally considered for the role of Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With The Wind (1939).
Jean was replaced by Rita Hayworth as Columbia Pictures' top star, and they both shared the same birthday, October 17.
Jean co-starred with William Powell in 5 films, including: The Canary Murder Case (1929) The Greene Murder Case (1929) Street Of Chance (1930) Paramount On Parade (1930) The Ex-Mrs. Bradford (1936)
Jean was given the Sour Apple award for Least Cooperative Actress in 1942.
Jean has a Motion Picture star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame at 6331 Hollywood Boulevard.
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