Twentieth Century-Fox had Collins under contract and wanted her for the role of Clara Dawes. Collins turned down this prestigious film at a time when Fox otherwise cast her in flops such as "Esther and the King" and "the Road to Hong Kong."

It was alleged by one Los Angeles paper that Remick would replace Joan in the role she turned down. The role eventually went to Mary Ure who was later nominated for an Oscar for her performance.