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Top Ten Films | 1950
Best Writing Story and Screenplay | 1951 | Joseph L.
The Robert Meltzer Award Screenplay Dealing Most Ably with Problems of the American Scene | 1951 | Joseph L.
Richard Widmark was apparently very uncomfortable with some of the racist comments his character, Ray Biddle, made, especially given his friendship with Sidney Poitier. As a result, after some of the takes involving particularly venomous remarks, Widmark apologized to Poitier.
Sidney Poitier lied to co-writer and director Joseph L. Mankiewicz and told him he was 27 years old, when actually he was only 22.
Film debut of Ossie Davis. Also the first time he and his wife Ruby Dee appeared on-screen together.
Although many credit this as Sidney Poitier's film debut, he had previously made three short films for the U.S. Army Signal Corps. However, this was his first credited appearance in a commercial feature film.
Sidney Poitier's salary was $7,500 (equivalent to $87,000 in 2022).
"Dr. Dan Wharton: We wanted to examine your ex-husband's body. To make sure he died from the causes we think he did. We're not permitted to without permission of the family. Edie Johnson: Well, what about Johnny's brothers? Dr. Dan Wharton: They won't allow it. Edie Johnson: For cash they will. Dr. Dan Wharton: I'm afraid not. Edie Johnson: For two bits they'd sell his eyeballs. Dr. Dan Wharton: You're fond of them, I can see that. Edie Johnson: They're lovable."
"Dr. Dan Wharton: How well do you know Ray Biddle? Edie Johnson: Well enough, why? Dr. Dan Wharton: You seemed concerned about him. Edie Johnson: Because I asked how he was? You ask that about a sick alley cat."
