Although Jessica Tandy originated the role of Blanche DuBois on Broadway, Vivien Leigh, who had appeared in the London theatre production, was cast in the film adaptation for her star power.
Meskipun Jessica Tandy aslinya memerankan Blanche DuBois pada Broadway, Vivien Leigh, yang tampil dalam produksi teater London-nya, berperan dalam adaptasi filmnya karena kekuatan bintangnya.