Virginia Mayo was originally slated to play the lead female role in this movie, but director Budd Boetticher ended up giving the part to Karen Steele, with whom he was romantically involved. Mayo still received second billing.
Karen Steele was romantically involved with director Budd Boetticher over a long period of time. Besides 'Westbound', she made several other films with the cult director.
Shot in only 20 days for $565,000.
The sixth of seven Westerns directed by Budd Boetticher and starring Randolph Scott.
Virginia Mayo's hair is decidedly blonde, although the movie's tag line refers to her as a redhead.