John Beal nearly lost his sight when an extra accidentally stabbed him in his eye during the filming of the mob scene.
Katharine Hepburn reportedly wasn't interested in taking the part of "Babbie" until she heard Margaret Sullavan wanted the part badly.
Although the copyright records state the film is based on J.M. Barrie's 1891 novel and not his 1897 play, most reviewers specify only the play. The onscreen credit does not say on which work the film is based.
The play opened on Broadway in New York City on 27 September 1897 with Maude Adams as "Babbie". There were three Broadway revivals, the last in 1925.