Stan Laurel once remarked that Richard Cramer, seen here as the abusive foster father, had absolutely no sense of humor, and played everything straight. Stan used him when he needed a serious character who wouldn't try to get a laugh.
Ray McCarey receives co-directorial credit, but it is widely accepted that George Marshall was the de facto director.
Director George Marshall took over the role of the intimidating Army chef when the assigned actor didn't show up.
The WWI vintage tank used in the filming was on loan from the 160th Tank Corps of Salinas, California.
Marvin Hatley:
a soldier in the battlefield scene.