This was Wallace Beery's first picture after The Big House rejuvenated his career. Irving Thalberg of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer had chosen Beery for the role of "Butch" in The Big House after Lon Chaney, who had been previously cast in the part, was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
This was Wallace Beery's first screen appearance following The Big House restored his career momentum. Irving Thalberg of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer chose Beery for the role of "Butch" in The Big House after Lon Chaney, who had been initially cast, succumbed to terminal cancer.