Anecdotes

This movie created the idea of "cameo roles" as a way to invite established stars to participate in a production.

David Niven always said that Phileas Fogg was his favorite role.

The barge used in Bangkok belonged to the King of Thailand, who lent it to producer Mike Todd.

Ronald Colman came out of retirement to do his cameo.

The bullfighting sequence was added because Cantinflas had bullfighting experience. He was actually in the ring with the bull, eschewing the use of a stunt double. It was one of the first sequences shot.

Imanos Williams: A Japanese circus performer when Cantinflas joins up with a Japanese circus.