According to Eddie Muller, the producers thought so highly of Richard Basehart's performance in the film that they held its world premiere in Basehart's home town, Zanesville, Ohio.
Preview audience response to Richard Basehart's performance in this was so positive that, despite it being his screen debut, the studio bumped him up to third billing behind Joan Leslie, as though he was an established star.
Costumer Oleg Cassini, who designed the stunning gown worn in the opening scenes (and others seen here) would go on to dress first lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
Preserved by the UCLA Film and Television Archive and Eddie Muller's Film Noir Foundation after having been thought to be a "lost" film for decades. It received its premier on Turner Classic Movies on December 29, 2019.
The Toy Shop on 5th Avenue mentioned would have been F.A.O Schwartz. After many changes in ownerships, it still is trading in New York City as of 2021.