The film was a sizeable box office hit, earning $4.5 million and becoming Paramount's most successful release of the year.

Russell shot Montana Belle for Fidelity Pictures in 1948, playing Belle Starr. The film was intended to be released by Republic Pictures, but the producer sold the film to RKO, who released it in 1952.

RKO Pictures

Howard Hughes bought RKO Pictures, and would be Russell's main employer

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