It was Nolan 's Broadway debut ; her previous professional acting experience was a failed attempt at completing a movie scene .
Woods considered several actresses for the role , but with Rand 's support he cast an unusual choice , an actress named Doris Nolan .
It was Doris Nolan 's Broadway debut ; her previous professional acting experience was a failed attempt at completing a movie scene .
Woods considered several actresses for the role , but with Rand 's support he cast an unusual choice , an actress named Doris Nolan .