Co-stars Barbara Stanwyck and Robert Taylor were married from 1939 to 1952. They had remained on good terms following their divorce.
Robert Bloch admitted in a 1993 Filmfax interview that casting Barbara Stanwyck was wrong for the film. Her screen persona was that of a strong lady and the heroine of his screenplay should have been played by a somewhat younger damsel who displayed more distress, although working with Ms. Stanwyck was a delight. She was cast against type and it showed.