Speaking of co-star Susan Hayward, Charlton Heston, in the book "Charlton Heston's Hollywood," is quoted as saying, "Fortunately, we had an actress ... who made her character a woman of flesh and blood - a true frontier girl, a passionate wife, and a devoted companion."
Susan Hayward liked the film, remembering Rachel Jackson as one her favorite "gentle" roles.
Final film of actress Margaret Wycherly (Mrs. Robards). For the remainder of her career she acted on television.
20th Century Fox originally intended for Gregory Peck and Olivia De Havilland to star.