The July 22, 1952 edition of The New York Times noted that this film would make its local debut at Lowe's Metropolitan Theatre in Brooklyn on Wednesday, July 30. However, the newspaper did not send a reviewer on opening day.
Based on this movie, Tab Hunter was named the number one new male star of the year by Photoplay magazine.
Several of the filming locations were also used in the first James Bond film, "Dr. No".