Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Harry Cohn" in English language version.
As the head of Columbia Pictures from 1919 to 1958, Cohn expected sex in exchange for a chance at stardom. And as one of the most influential figures in Tinseltown, he usually got it.
According to Ms. Leaming, Harry Cohn... 'developed an obsession' with the beautiful young woman. But in a rare, explicit show of strength, Hayworth refused her husband's order to sleep with 'the notoriously crude movie mogul.'
Novak even managed to evade Cohn's casting couch—considered the most notorious in Hollywood.
