The film had its genesis in a proposed television anthology series called Great Loves.

Inspired by her success in Samson and Delilah, Hedy Lamarr and Victor Pahlen intended to produce the series about the love affairs of famous women throughout history.

The episodes were to be directed by Edgar G. Ulmer who had collaborated with Hedy Lamarr in her production of The Strange Woman.

Star Hedy Lamarr was to be costumed by Haute couture fashion houses such as Jacques Fath and Dior.

The original director Edgar G. Ulmer had multiple disputes with Hedy Lamarr and walked off the film.