"The Screen Guild Theater" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on April 7, 1940 with James Stewart and Charles Coburn reprising their film roles.
"The Screen Guild Theater" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on December 3, 1945 with James Stewart reprising his film role.
After four days of shooting in April 1937, James Stewart became ill, but then left to star in Of Human Hearts. RKO considered replacing Stewart, but shelved the production until December 1937. Actors Donald Crisp and Fay Bainter (as well as others), who were cast in the original production, were replaced by Charles Coburn and Beulah Bondi.
Since Ginger's legs were insured for $500,000 they were strapped with boards and padded for protection during the fight scene. Filming onThe Story of Vernon and Irene Castle started soon after this film wrapped, and RKO could not afford to have an injured musical star.
This film is one of five times that Beulah Bondi portrayed James Stewart's mother. The others are: It's a Wonderful Life, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Of Human Hearts and once on his television series, The Jimmy Stewart Show.