I have read that Susan fell in love with Georgia while filming there. It must have been a complete and total transition from her Hollywood lifestyle and maybe this was what she was needing at the time.
"I'd Climb The Highest Mountain" is one of my favorite Susan Hayward films. I thought she was so
believeable as the preacher's wife. It always amazes me how she went so effortlessly and beliveably from Messalina, Jane Froman, her character in the western "Rawhide", and the pastor's wife in "Mountain"....among other films (Bathsheba).. wow she was busy in the early to mid 50's.. it takes your breath away. Anyway, "I'd Climb The Highest Mountain" is a soothing film to watch--positive and life affirming. I always feel good after I've watched it.. like I've been in a house of prayer! This is my mom's favorite film and she cries every time she watches it. This is one of the few Susan Hayward films I actually remember seeing in the movie theaters. My mom cried all through the movie , of course.. !