This movie went into nationwide release with one reel missing. According to an article published in the 14th February 1990 issue of 'The Hollywood Reporter', the movie was exhibited at the Plaza Theatre in New York City during its first run without showing it's sixth reel and this occurred for sixty-six screenings. Some people have joked that nobody noticed.
Director Howard Brookner passed away on 27th April 1989 from AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) about seven months before this picture premiered. He was buried on 30th April 1989 which was his 35th birthday.
The film is adapted from four Damon Runyon short stories: "The Bloodhounds of Broadway" (1937), "A Very Honorable Guy" (1937), "The Brain Goes Home" (1937) and "Social Error" (1938). The latter is published in the author's ''Furthermore'' (1938) collection whilst the first three can be found in the writer's anthology ''More Than Somewhat'' (1937).
Debut theatrical feature film directed by Howard Brookner. This production was his first, final and only ever cinema movie he directed.
A Charity Benefit Premiere was held in L.A. on 30th October 1989 in aid of the AIDS Project Los Angeles according to an article published in the 19th October 1989 issue of 'The Hollywood Reporter'. The screening was held in honor of the film's director Howard Brookner who passed away from AIDS prior to the picture premiering.