Complex sentence: Although based on an Australian story, the film was originally intended to be rewritten to fit an American setting, but the producer, Jerome Courtland determined that an Australian background would not detract from the film's potentiall for success in the US.
Split into simpler sentences: Although based on an Australian story, the film was originally intended to be rewritten to fit an American setting. However, the producer, Jerome Courtland determined that an Australian background would not detract from the film's potential for success in the US.