* ApprovalOfGod: According to Creator/JohnHuston, he consulted W.R. Burnett (author of the original novel) several times while developing the screenplay, and Burnett approved of the final script.
* CreatorsFavoriteEpisode: Creator/MarilynMonroe thought she gave one of her best performances as Angela Phinlay, particularly her final scene with Creator/LouisCalhern.
* ExecutiveMeddling: Averted. MGM executive Dore Schary wanted a bigger name than Creator/SterlingHayden to be case as Dix, but Creator/JohnHuston held out for Hayden.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Lola Albright was Creator/JohnHuston's first choice for Angela Phinlay, but she was unavailable. Music/{{Cher}}'s mother Georgia Holt also tested for the role.