Gypsy Wildcat

Gypsy Wildcat is a 1944 film starring Maria Montez. It was cowritten by James M. Cain.

James Hogan was signed to write and direct Zorya which became Gypsy Girl then Gypsy Wildcat. He fell ill so he was replaced by Roy William Neill. James M Cain was hired to work on the dialogue.The role of Tonio was meant to be played by Turhan Bey. However he was loaned at the last minute to MGM to play a role in Dragon Seed and was replaced by Peter Coe. Coe was a former swimming champion, Acquacade performer and stage actor. ........

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