Before Scarlett Johansson, Olivia de Havilland took on an all-powerful studio — and won
“But it’s really a confluence of events. (He always did). Those roles were intended simply to fill the routine function of ‘The Girl.'” Olivia de Havilland and Scarlett Johansson may become linked in the Hollywood history books for their lawsuits against Warner Bros. and Disney, respectively.Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images; Marvel Studios Many stars, including formidable talentBette Davis, had fought Warner Bros. before, and lost. De Havilland faced a steep battle, including an essential blacklisting from the industry as the case dragged on....