The film was the first, and only, film written and produced by film reviewer
P. S. Harrison, founder of the film journal ''
Harrison's Reports''. Filming began in June 1943. It was the first notable film role for
Yvonne De Carlo who was borrowed from Paramount Studios. "She later wrote, "There have been several movie versions of
The Deerslayer and this was probably the least memorable, but at the time I was thrilled to be in it." ==Reception==