 In September 1942, Paramount sold a number of films, such as "I Married a Witch", to United Artists, which needed to keep its distribution pipeline filled, but Sturges was their star filmmaker in this time period, so "Miracle..." was held back until Paramount had a slot in its schedule to release it.There were problems with the censors at the Hays Office over the film's subject matter.In October 1942, after a story conference, the office sent Paramount a seven-page letter outlining their concerns, including remarks made by the character Emmy, who is 14 years old; the potential of the film's portraying Trudy as being drunk; and reducing anything to do with Trudy's pregnancy.