The movie was adapted by Nunnally Johnson and Joseph L. Mankiewicz from the novel by A.J. Cronin. It was directed by John M. Stahl.
It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Gregory Peck), Best Art Direction-Interior Decoration, Black-and-White, Best Cinematography, Black-and-White and Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture.