Did You Know?
The real Cicero was Elyesa Bazna, an Albanian. In his book, "I Was Cicero" he retells the story, listing his collaborators as a chambermaid and his niece. The character of the countess was a Hollywood fabrication.
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Henry Hathaway was first considered to direct. Micheline Presle and Alida Valli were approached for the role of Countess Staviska.
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"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on October 13, 1952 with James Mason reprising his film role.
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