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said "maybe this would’ve worked if Betty Hutton had been able to play the lead, as originally intended. Instead
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Veronica Lake; George Marshall was replaced as director by William Russell. Sterling Hayden refused to play his role and was put on suspension. His role was taken by George Reeves. Filming started in October 1947.
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Brady, Thomas (24 January 1947). "Fox to Make Film of
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Brady, Thomas (10 October 1947). "Van Heflin to Star".
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