i read in the trivia section of this website that joan crawford and pat hingle be both interested in portray constance mackenzie . i think pat hingle would have be an interesting choice for that pivotal role . he and mike rossi would have set the screen afire in their lovemaking scene together . joan crawford would have be too old for the part . but pat hingle seem just the right age . few people remember how he ooze with almost feral sexuality back in the 50 . if they ever remake peyton place i hope they reconsider have pat hingle play constance . i think he be bear for the part . all he would need be a little rouge and some pancake .