Premise: Susan Peters (born Suzanne Carnahan; July 3, 1921 – October 23, 1952) was an American film, stage, and television actress. After studying acting with Austrian theatre director Max Reinhardt, she appeared in several uncredited bit parts before earning a minor supporting part in "Santa Fe Trail" (1940). Her supporting role in "Tish" led to Peters signing a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1942.
Hypothesis: Peters had been eyeing a contract with Metro-Golden-Mayer when filming "Tish"