The film was originally known as Prince of Bagdad and was based on an original story. In July 1952 Universal announced Victor Mature would star and Maureen O'Hara was his "likely" co-star.[3][4] Victor Mature was borrowed from 20th Century Fox.[5] He made it after completing The Glory Brigade and before The Robe - however release was held up until after The Robe had been released.
In October, George Sherman was assigned to direct.[6]
Eventually Maureen O'Hara asked to be relieved of the assignment and her role was taken by Universal contract player Mari Blanchard.[7]
James Arness was borrowed from Wayne-Fellows.[8] The film also featured a young Stuart Whitman, who had just signed a long term contract with Universal.[9]
^VEILS OF BAGDAD, The
Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 20, Iss. 228, (Jan 1, 1953): 179.
^Drama: Busy Victor Mature Named Bagadad Prince
Los Angeles Times 15 July 1952: A6.
^METRO BARS LANZA FROM RADIO SHOWS: Studio Advises N. B. C. Tenor May Not Do Program Because of Contract Difficulties By THOMAS M. PRYOR Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times 22 Aug 1952: 12
^STUDIOS PLANNING 2 ALAN LADD FILMS: Warwick and Columbia to Join in Offering 'The Red Beret' and 'The White South' Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES15 July 1952: 17.
^MOVIELAND BRIEFS
Los Angeles Times 15 Oct 1952: B8.
^NIVEN BUSCH GETS $40,000 FOR SCRIPT: Bernhard Buys 'Moonlighter' by Author Who Recently Completed New Novel By THOMAS M. PRYOR Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES 20 Oct 1952: 18.
^Italy Focus for 'Nina,' With Pier Angeli; Also for Paramount Tie-up Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times 1 Nov 1952: 13
^Scoutmaster Duty Now Likely for Webb; Lauren Bacall to Bait Tycoons Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 13 Dec 1952: 11
