Henry King would have liked to cast newcomer Marylin Monroe in the leading role, which would have accentuated the historical aspect, but the studio refused. Jean Peters, who would get the part, would appear with Monroe in Henry Hathaway's "Niagara" a year later.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on
May 4, 1953 with Jean Peters and David Wayne reprising their film roles.