Don Ameche (Hiram Stephen Maxim) and Myrna Loy (Jane Budden Maxim) died only eight days apart, on December 6, 1993 and December 14, 1993 respectively.
The Universal back lot was used for the wagon ride scene. The two houses used in the film were constructed on stage 12. In 1950, the stock units from the sound stage sets were reconstructed on the new colonial street. The Maxim house was used in the movie " One Desire" (1955) and the Allison home used in the movie "Harvey" (1950) In 1964 Universal studios tour guides called the sets the "Munster House" (Maxim house) and the "Harvey house". The sets are located on Wisteria Lane - 4349 Wisteria Lane (Allison home) - 4351 Wisteria Lane (Maxim house)
Myrna Loy's first film as a freelance actress after leaving MGM and her first film in two years since The Thin Man Goes Home (1944).
"The Hedda Hopper Show - This Is Hollywood" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on December 14, 1946 with Don Ameche and Myrna Loy reprising their film roles.