<P> "People who read the script asked me why I wanted to do it," said Vincente Minelli . "It was against Hollywood, etc . I told them I didn't see the man as an unregenerate heel - first because we find out he has a weakness, which makes him human, and second, because he's tough on himself as he is on everyone else, which makes him honest . That's the complex, wonderful thing about human beings--whether they're in Hollywood, in the automobile business, or in neckties ." </P> <P> Douglas later recalled shooting Francis X . Bushman, who had a small part . He says Bushman told him his career faded away because "at the height of his fame, he inadvertently offended the all - powerful Louis B. Mayer by keeping him waiting a few minutes . Mayer, in turn, banned him from MGM and blackballed him in the industry . This was his first time on the lot in 25 years . Bushman's story gave me some useful insight into the ruthless, selfish character I was playing--still another tough - guy antihero . I was doing well with these roles ." </P> <P> There has been much debate as to which real - life Hollywood legends are represented by the film's characters . At the time of the film's release, stories about its basis caused David O. Selznick--whose real life paralleled in some respects that of the "father - obsessed independent producer" Jonathan Shields--to have his lawyer view the film and determine whether it contained any libelous material . Shields is thought to be a blending of Selznick, Orson Welles and Val Lewton . Dore Schary, head of MGM at the time, said Shields was a combination of "David O. Selznick and as yet unknown David Merrick ." </P> <P> Lewton's Cat People is clearly the inspiration behind the early Shields - Amiel film Doom of the Cat Men . </P>

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