Loy's stylish bad girl role harks back to the vamps, villains and dramatic leads that she was known for until her success in "The Thin Man" established her comedic talent. After a series of romantic comedies, Loy wanted a good dramatic role, and this was it. According to Loy, Louis Bromfield told her, "I think you're giving the best performance of your career." After the Second World War and her appearance in "The Best Years of Our Lives", her image changed yet again, to that of the ideal mother.