Film debut of Scott Brady, using the name Gerard Gilbert (his real name was Gerald Kenneth Tierney, younger brother of Lawrence Tierney. This was the only time he used that name.
Hugh Beaumont's character says to George O' Hanlon - "So you want to be a gangster "- O' Hanlon played Joe McDoakes in the Behind The Eightball series of shorts , many of which were titled "So You Want To Be..." .
Shot in 1947, not released until 1948.
Lon Chaney Jr, got a special introduction in this film: His character as Louie (a very dumb thief) gives the touch of comedy.