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The re-creation of Al's dream uses a few seconds of footage from Blind Alley (1939), the earlier film version of this story; specifically the shot approaching the saloon, panning to see the policemen following the narrator, and panning back to the saloon side entrance.
Veronica Lake was considered for the female lead in this picture, according to an article in the 10 May 1948 edition of Daily Variety.
Lee J. Cobb was borrowed from Twentieth Century-Fox for this film.
Al Walker is first seen with the kidnapped warden speeding along country roads in a 1942 Mercury Eight Town Sedan. Professor Linder drives a 1942 Mercury Eight Club Convertible.
The play "Blind Alley", upon which this film is based, opened on Broadwa in New York City at the Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St. on September 24, 1935 and ran for 119 performances. It had a revival in 1940 that ran for 62 performances.
"Betty: [Referring to Stevens] How's the tough guy? Is he behaving? Mike: He's talking business. He wants to make a deal. He thinks his life is worth money. Betty: [Contemptuously] How much did he offer... two bucks?"
"Dr. Andrew Collins: Perhaps the memory that causes your dream has something to do with your family, your mother maybe. Al Walker: We've been all through that, haven't we? We finished with her! Dr. Andrew Collins: No, you're not! You'll never be! Al Walker: But she's dead. She meant nothing to me when she was alive! Dr. Andrew Collins: She's the only woman you ever really loved. Allthe other women in your life are substitutes for her!"
