The book was the source for a 1951 movie starring Susan Hayward, but used mainly the title.
The motif of many of Ford's works, be it collaborative cd recordings or written poetry is that he resurrects iconic figures ranging from actreses Susan Hayward, Dorothy McGuire to legendary jazzmen such as Charlie Parker and Charles Mingus.
Susan Sarandon | Susan Sontag | Susan B. Anthony | Hayward, California | Susan G. Komen for the Cure | Susan Tedeschi | Susan Collins | Susan Ashton | Hayward Gallery | Hayward | Susan Roces | Susan Glaspell | Richie Hayward | Lawrence Hayward | Susan Stroman | Susan Kare | Susan Hayward | Susan Haack | Susan Sheridan | Susan Lucci | Jack Hayward | Susan Werner | Susan Sullivan | Susan Oliver | Susan Love | Susan Dey | Susan Cooper | Susan Blackwell | Joel Hayward | Tony Hayward |
The movie presents Victor Mature as Demetrius, a Christian slave made to fight in the Roman arena as a gladiator, and Susan Hayward as Messalina.
During these productions, Reub got to know a number of well-known actors including Dana Andrews, Lloyd Bridges, Ward Bond, Andy Devine, Brian Donlevy, Kirk Douglas, and Susan Hayward.