Background
In September 1947, the studio purchased the rights to an original story and screenplay entitled Dark Love from Lupino, who had commissioned them from writers Margaret Gruen and Oscar Saul. Included in the $130,000 purchase price were the acting services of Lupino. In an early draft of the script "Jefty" was depicted as an older man. Studio chief Darryl F. Zanuck proposed Charles Bickford for the role and Widmark for "Pete". Victor Mature and Lee J. Cobb were also considered for the roles of Pete and Jefty, respectively.
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