Taking acting lessons instead, the ambitious Jeanne becomes the understudy in a Broadway show and a star when she gets a chance to play the part.

Unable to work, she returns to Sal's amusement park and is offered a job dancing.

[5] Jeff Chandler had just finished a long-term exclusive contract with Universal and played the male lead.

[8] Sony Pictures Home Entertainment released Jeanne Eagels on August 3, 2010 as part of its Kim Novak Collection.

The box set also includes the films Picnic (1956), Bell, Book and Candle (1958), Middle of the Night (1959) and Pal Joey (1957).