Received a "Condemned" rating from the Catholic Legion of Decency for "irreverent use of Scripture" and "lustful complications." Even after the studio made the changes demanded, distribution was sharply cut by cities refusing to book it. Contemporary articles in The Hollywood Reporter noted the film was banned in Detroit. Other sources state it also was banned in Boston and Providence, Rhode Island.
Joan Crawford's wardrobe consisted of three ready-to-wear dresses which cost under $40, and she wore one of them throughout the 27 days of filming.
Joan Crawford intended to portray her character without any make-up but she later told 'Silver Screen' magazine that she cheated and used Vaseline on her eyelids, eyebrows, and lips to retain moisture. In one scene, while using the top of an old tomato can as a mirror, Crawford applied brilliantine to her hair.
Although Joan Crawford was top-billed on all release prints, Clark Gable's name was first in all publicity material. This was his first film following Autant en emporte le vent (1939).
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