According to studio publicity materials for this picture, Steve Cochran broke his leg shooting a fight scene with Hugh Sanders during the first week of filming. After a short hospital stay, he wore a cast for two weeks during this production.
The newspaper story Bill reads about his release reveals he was 13 years old when he killed his father - that would make him 31 upon his release. The story also states that his trial was a "...nation-wide controversy" that spawned legislation on the age limit that a minor could be charged with first-degree murder.
The car Bill and Cay hide in on the car hauler is a 1951 Mercury Sport sedan. The other cars on the hauler are also 1951 Mercurys.
According to Turner Classic Movies' Eddie Muller, Warner Bros. envisioned this picture as a vehicle for John Garfield.
The $222.35 Bill receives from the warden would equate to nearly $2,700 in 2024.