This is an absolutely fascinating piece about this movie and one part in particular is very creepy but I won't say anything else about it
http://www.tcm.com/thismonth/article/?cid=253216&mainArticleId=253 215
That's very interesting indeed but in stark contrast to the bold disclaimer they display in the opening credits:
The events and characters depicted in this photoplay are entirely fictional and any similarity to actual occurrences or with actual persons, either living or dead, is not intended.
From the film's Wikipedia article:
Twentieth Century Fox changed the title from The Man on the Ledge to Fourteen Hours at the request of Warde's mother, so that the picture would not be as closely identified with her son. Studio chief Darryl F. Zanuck considered changing the setting of the movie to another city for the same reason. But it was ultimately filmed in New York.
The first thing I think of when I see those disclaimers in films is "So who is this actually about?"
shareThat TCM article says the film lapsed into obscurity and there was only one print left. Hmmmmm. I saw it one late night on regular old TV in 1973 and never have forgotten it. One great film. Noir and all.
I'm glad someone resurrected it. For the street scenes and noir alone it's worth it. Of course I like fine photography and cinematography so this film isn't for everyone...