Editing Gentleman's Agreement (section)

==Production==
Zanuck decided to make a film version of Hobson's novel after being refused membership in the [[Los Angeles Country Club]], because it was assumed (incorrectly) that he was Jewish. Before filming commenced, [[Samuel Goldwyn]] and other Jewish film executives approached Darryl Zanuck and asked him not to make the film, fearing it would "stir up trouble". They also warned that [[Motion Picture Production Code|Hays Code]] enforcer [[Joseph Breen]] might not allow the film to pass the censors, as he had been known to make disparaging remarks about Jews. There was also concern that Dorothy McGuire's character being divorced would offend the [[National Legion of Decency]].

The role of Phillip Green was first offered to [[Cary Grant]], but he turned it down. Peck decided to accept the role, although his agent advised him to refuse, believing Peck would be endangering his career. Jewish actor John Garfield agreed to play a lesser role in the film to be a part of it.

Portions of the film were shot on location in [[Darien, Connecticut]].<ref>{{cite book|author=Lynn Haney |title=Gregory Peck: A Charmed Life|publisher= Da Capo Press|date= 2003 |isbn =0-7867-1473-5}}</ref>