<P> In early 1960, it was revealed Crawford would not replace Turner, but the psychotic Roberta Carter, with Norma Shearer in talks to play Constance . Two days later, it was reported Suzy Parker was in talks to appear in the movie in the eventually scrapped role of' Stephanie' . Parker's character was not dropped until months later . The production was stalled in early 1960 and the following summer because of a writer's strike . It allowed Wald in June 1960 to travel to the East to offer a role in the film to Mary Ure, a stage actress . He announced he was planning to delay production until September 1960 "to avoid the influx of tourists". </P> <P> When Norma Shearer declined the role of Constance, Bette Davis was offered the part in October 1960, but she had to turn it down due to commitments to Broadway . At one point in late 1960, Gene Tierney and Lee Remick were cast in the starring roles, but it was reported in November 1960 that both withdrew due to pregnancy . </P> <P> The film was shot in CinemaScope on location in Fitchburg, Massachusetts . Shooting began in the Winter of 1960 . Tuesday Weld replaced Lois Smith as Selena Cross at the last minute in December 1960, while Luciana Paluzzi took over Barbara Steele's role as Ted's wife . By this time, Crawford also pulled out as Mrs. Roberta Carter, and Davis was unsuccessfully searched as her replacement . Mary Astor was eventually cast in the role . However some of her scenes were cut before the final release . After failing to have Michael Rossi discharged, she goes home and burns her house down in order to kill Ted and his wife . In the trailer for the film we see the fire but not in the movie itself . There is even reference to a fire as one of the characters refers to it . </P> <P> The film grossed $9,996,178 in the US, far less than the $25,600,000 earned by its predecessor . </P>

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