One of over 700 Paramount Productions, filmed between 1929 and 1949, which were sold to MCA/Universal in 1958 for television distribution, and have been owned and controlled by Universal ever since.
Originally planned as a vehicle for Jean Arthur (who had actually tested for the role of Scarlett O'Hara). She had to drop out of 'Kiss the Boys Goodbye' after being tied up at RKO with The Devil and Miss Jones. 'Mary Martin' was cast in the role meant for Arthur.