This is one of about three dozen British films picked up by CBS in 1949 for USA television presentation; its initial telecast took place in New York City Saturday 14 May 1949 on WCBS (Channel 2). Since this title had never been shown theatrically in the USA, this was also its USA premiere. It first aired in Los Angeles Wednesday 15 March 1950 on KLAC (Channel 13).
To explain the free international flying and destination of Malaya, the story takes place in the pre-war year of 1938.
Nova Pilbeam had semi-retired from films following her marriage to Pen Tennyson. However, following his sudden death in a plane crash, she returned to acting to distract herself from her grief.
Debut of actress Dulcie Gray.