The film was a major production for Paramount Pictures and was marked by several notable behind-the-scenes struggles:
The film utilizes an intricate flashback structure, a "wonder of construction" that spans two world wars. To Each His Own(1946)
The story begins in London during World War II , where a middle-aged American woman, Jody Norris (de Havilland), works as a fire warden. The film was a major production for Paramount
Producer Charles Brackett had to fight the Breen Office (Hollywood's censors) to maintain the film’s direct handling of unwed motherhood, which was a controversial subject under the Production Code. The film features a popular title song written
The film features a popular title song written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans , which became a standard in American romantic music.
Prior to this film, Olivia de Havilland successfully sued Warner Bros. to gain freedom from predatory contracts. To Each His Own was her triumphant return to the screen as a freelance actress, proving her ability to carry complex, mature roles.