Producer Edward Small chose Anthony Dexter for the lead from over 75,000 applicants and 400 screen tests. Among those who tested included Ricardo Montalban, Fernando Lamas, Jon Hall, John Derek, Guy Madison, Arturo de Córdova, and Guy Williams.
First film made by Eleanor Parker after her hard won release from her contract with Warner Bros. after eight years.
On September 25 1950 Eleanor Parker was featured in a photo article by the LA Mirror visiting Valentino's derelict former mansion at 6776 Wedgewood Place, Whitley Heights, before its demolition to make way for the 101 freeway.
Alice Terry sued Colombia Pictures for $750,000, stating that representation of a Valentino co-star married to a film-director having an extra-marital affair with the actor defamed her. She obtained a settlement out of court.
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