For most of the filming, the production was a closed set, with great measures taken to maintain the secrecy of the plot. Scripts were numbered, and lists keep, of who received each copy. The press was told nothing about the story, and only a few production stills were allowed to be published. During construction, one young visitor to a soundstage stole a copy of blueprints for the bridge set, and sold duplicates of them to any fan who would pay him $75. Paramount reported the matter to the FBI, who turned the case over to the Los Angeles Police Department. The police arrested, convicted, and fined the culprit $750. It was later discovered that the stolen plans were not the final copies. Visitor's badges were created to keep track of guests, and due to the limited number, were constantly checked out. Among the visitors included friends of the cast and crew, the press, fan leaders, and actors such as Clint Eastwood, Tony Curtis, Robin Williams and Mel Brooks. Security swept cars leaving the lots for stolen items. Even the principal actors were not spared from this inconvenience.

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