Question 1

Why was John Garfield's name removed from the credits of He Ran All the Way?

Accepted Answer

Director John Berry and co-scripter Hugo Butler's names were removed from the credits after release due to blacklisting of supposed Communist sympathizers. Assistant director Emmett Emerson is often credited as director.

Question 2

How did Shelley Winters get out of her Universal contract to star in He Ran All the Way?

Accepted Answer

She gained twelve pounds in ten days so her costumes for 'Little Egypt' no longer fit, leading Universal to replace her with Rhonda Fleming, allowing Winters to join the film.

Question 3

Which uncredited writer co-wrote the screenplay for He Ran All the Way?

Accepted Answer

Dalton Trumbo co-wrote the screenplay with credited writer Hugo Butler. His credit was officially restored by the WGA in 2000; Guy Endore acted as his front.

Question 4

Why was a stunt double hired for John Garfield's underwater scenes?

Accepted Answer

Garfield had suffered a heart attack several months before, so swimming underwater was not recommended. However, he eventually did the underwater swim himself.

Question 5

What is the basic plot of He Ran All the Way?

Accepted Answer

A crook on the run hides out in an innocent girl's apartment.

He Ran All the Way

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