His height was a problem
Alan Ladd was often paired with shorter actors because of his 5' 6" height. Filming with Donna Reed worked because she was 5' 3" in height.
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A vet helped his film career
George Macready had the Gothic look of a villainous character thanks to a veterinarian. He appears with Donna Reed in Beyond Glory (1948).
Donna replaces Joan Caulfield as filming begins
Beyond Glory was to star Alan Ladd and Joan Caulfield but the week filming started at West Point, Caulfield was replaced by Donna Reed.
His massive shoulders and hooded eyes made him a reliable heavy
George Coulouris, a member of Orson Welles' famed Mercury Theater players, appears with Donna Reed and Alan Ladd in Beyond Glory (1948).
His height was a problem
Alan Ladd appeared with Donna Reed in Beyond Glory (1948) and Chicago Deadline (1949).
Donna replaces Joan Caulfield as filming begins
Donna Reed stars with Alan Ladd in the 1948 film Beyond Glory (originally known as The Long Gray Line).