The film was shot over a period of 28 days and cost a total of $202,000, according to production notes in the AMPAS Library file on the film.
This film is based on the play "Sucker," which opened off-Broadway in New York City, New York, USA on 4 April 1933.
The car Doc drives is a 1931 Lincoln Model K convertible sedan. MSRP was $6,800 (about $136,000 in 2023). Only 3,311 1931 Lincolns of all types were made. At auction, in excellent condition, this car could easily fetch well over $100,000.
Edward Arnold (Inspector Ennis) and Mickey Rooney (Freckles) appear in this film uncredited, though essential characters to the story.
Last of six films from Warner Bros. pairing Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. and Loretta Young released from 1929 to 1933.