The Outward Room

The Outward Room is an abandoned American film. It starred Susan Peters who was paralysed during a hunting accident. MGM wanted to complete the film incorporating the accident but Peters refused.[1]

It was based on a novel by Millen Brand. MGM announced the film in January 1944. It would star Susan Peters and Gene Kelly and be directed by Jules Dassin.[2] In February MGM said Robert Young would co star.[3] The film was finished but MGM did not want to release it. Then Peters had a hunting accident on 1 January 1945. MGM offered to complete using Peters' accident but she refused.[4]

References

Wheel Chair Film-Making Deal Thrills Susan Peters Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times 6 July 1947: C1.
SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD: New York Times 6 Jan 1944: 19.
Deems Taylor to Play Self in Musical Film: Los Angeles Times 23 Feb 1944: A10.
HOLLYWOOD DIGEST: Priest-Historian Advises on Joan of Arc -- Susan Peters Returns By THOMAS F. BRADY. New York Times 10 Aug 1947: X3.

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[los-1] Wheel Chair Film-Making Deal Thrills Susan Peters Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times 6 July 1947: C1.

[2] SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD: New York Times 6 Jan 1944: 19.

[3] Deems Taylor to Play Self in Musical Film: Los Angeles Times 23 Feb 1944: A10.

[new-4] HOLLYWOOD DIGEST: Priest-Historian Advises on Joan of Arc -- Susan Peters Returns By THOMAS F. BRADY. New York Times 10 Aug 1947: X3.