The original story by blacklisted scriptwriter Nedrick Young (credited as Nathan E.Douglas), who had refused to name names to the House Un-American Activities Committee, was adapted by Harold Jacob Smith.He continued to follow the Sheik and received an unexpected blast of hot steam from the locomotive.When the Sheik came up to a small staircase and ascended the stairs, the Boy (following directly behind him but slightly to the right, and not paying attention), slammed headlong into the wall next to the stairs." To get him to accept the job as handyman and mechanic, Frank is offered a free hamburger and room and board, along with a modest salary: "A fine bed, box spring and mattress.[Note: Although Gregory Peck""s inspirational performance as Atticus Finch turned out to be a perfect highlight to his long career, Rock Hudson was actually the studio""sfirstchoice for the role.