Linda Darnell was cast in the female lead in August 1940.
Lillian Porter is listed in the closing credits as Palola's Cousin. More specifically, she plays Paulani.
Cut from the release print was a ballad called "Blue Shadows and White Gardenias" (music and lyrics by Mack Gordon and Harry Owens), sung by Betty Grable and Victor Mature (dubbed by Ben Gage). The melody remains in the background score. Bing Crosby, for Decca Records, waxed a version issued originally on a 78.