At the time the movie was released, it was recognized as being loosely based on the 1932
Libby Holman-
Zachary Smith Reynolds case. According to Jeanne Scheper, other films inspired by "this episode of Holman's life include [...]
Reckless (dir. Victor Fleming, 1935), with Jean Harlow; and
Written on the Wind (dir. Douglas Sirk, 1956), with Lauren Bacall and Rock Hudson." ==References==