The film was originally known as Storm over the Caribbean, Barbarossa and Swords Against the Mast.[2] It was an original story co written by director Sidney Salkow, who subsequently signed a long-term contract with producer Edward Small.[3]
See also
Flame of Araby (1951), with Barbarossa and his brother as villains
^Schallert, Edwin (Sep 22, 1952). "Selznick Slates 'Gone' as Stage Musical; Payne and Donna Reed Costars". Los Angeles Times. p. B9.
^"FREDRIC MARCH SET FOR FOX FILM LEAD: Signs for Top Role in 'Man on a Tightrope,' Anti-Communist Story to Be Made Abroad". New York Times. Aug 2, 1952. p. 7.