The film is set during the American Revolution and focuses on an indentured servant, Dr. Carlos Morales, who rises to power in the state of Georgia.

[2] On his death bed, old Revolutionary War general Darby bequeaths his Georgia estate, Sangaree, to a man he trusts, Dr. Carlos Morales, requesting that he seek freedom for servants and slaves.

Martha spreads the word that Nancy is in league with Felix Pagnol, a French pirate who is making raids off the Savannah coast.

By November Arlene Dahl was set as the female lead and Pine and Thomas were trying to get Tyrone Power for the male star.

[13] Filming took place for ten days when Paramount chairman Adolph Zukor decided to halt, and start again in 3-D.[14][15] The new technique involved a deal of adjustment.

[18] Paramount later decided to make Red Garters in 3-D.[19] It was the first of two films which Arlene Dahl and Fernando Lamas starred together.

[21] Variety estimated the film earned $1.8 million at the North American box office during its first year of release.