The film stars John Forsythe, Ann-Margret, Peter Brown, Patricia Barry and Richard Anderson.

[1] In September, 1959, Hedda Hopper stated that Mamie Van Doren had purchased the rights with the intent to produce and star in the film.

[3] The following year, Richard Rush was reported to be developing the project,[4] with Nancy Kwan cast in the starring role.

When plans for a screen adaptation were revived, the lead role was originally offered to Brigitte Bardot, but she turned it down.

[11] New York Times reviewer Eugene Archer was critical of the film's premise, stating of Forsythe's character, "At almost any point in the proceedings he could have solved the problem—and ended the movie—by simply walking away and calling one of his influential friends."

However, Archer praised Ann-Margret's performance: "With little help from Donald Heyes, who directed his own foolish script, she demonstrates enough untrained talent to suggest interesting dramatic possibilities in better films.

This movie is much mocked but could have been a great little exploitation flick with 'Something to Say' – it has some good moments, a decent cast, a story full of potential, and a very charismatic star.

"[14] Lindsay Lohan has called it one of her favorite films of all time, and even expressed interest in starring in a Gus Van Sant-helmed remake in 2007.