William S. Hart was the guest of honor at the Hollywood premiere of this movie, since his movie The Silent Man (1917) figures prominently in the plot.
Olivia de Havilland was slated to co-star with Fredric March but was reassigned to They Died with Their Boots On (1941).
The only Best Picture Oscar nominee that year not to have any acting nominations.
Received only one Oscar nomination, which was for Best Picture.