One of cinema's most stalwart supporting actors, Thelma Ritter enjoyed her only starring role in this film, in which she appears in nearly every scene. The only other film that came close in terms of her screen time was the same year's The Mating Season (1951), in which she was also central to the plot.
Thelma Ritter as Mae Swasey gets third billing but, playing the central character, actually has more screen time than stars Jeanne Crain or Scott Brady.
Thelma Ritter's character, Mae Swasey, has her office in the famous Flatiron Building, located at 175 Fifth Avenue. This iconic 22-story landmark was completed in 1902.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on
May 24, 1954 with Jeanne Crain and Thelma Ritter again reprising their film roles.