The film was originally condemned by the Catholic Legion of Decency, but that only served to enhance the curiosity factor, resulting in it being a big moneymaker for the studio.
Mamie Van Doren said her dances weren't choreographed. She just moved with the music and did what it felt like at the moment.
In this film, Mamie Van Doren became the first actress to sing rock and roll in an American musical film.
In an interview, Mamie Van Doren said this was one of her two favorite roles - the other being Peggy in Teacher's Pet (1958).