The Beast of the City originated in consultations between MGM head of production Louis B. Mayer and President Herbert Hoover, who was concerned that the public needed to have greater respect for police officers and other law-enforcement officials.
The Beast of the City was conceived during conversations between MGM's top executive, Louis B. Mayer, and U.S. President Herbert Hoover, who felt that the general public should display more respect for law enforcement personnel.