Sylvia Lopez was originally cast as Anita, but after a few days of shooting became too ill with terminal leukemia to continue. Co-star Henri Vidal died soon after completing this film.
According to her book "Initials B.B", Brigitte Bardot knew she was pregnant just before the filming began, but she did not tell it when questioned by the doctor of the insurance company avoiding the cancellation of the movie..
Final film of Joyce Johnson.
Marie-Thérèse Orain's debut.
Original literary work: "The Blonde Died Dancing", crime novel by Kelly Roos, Dell Editions, New York City, 1957.