After Hollywood or Bust (1956), this was to have been the next film for Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin. Martin did not want to be seen on screen in a police uniform and refused to do the film. Their partnership soon ended, and this film was Lewis' first solo effort. The part originally meant for Martin was given to Darren McGavin.
The overbearing Mr. Herman is played by Milton Frome. A prolific character actor with a 50 year career, Milton specialized in officious and straight-laced types, ranging from clerks and minor military men, to physicians and scientists. However, in this film he shows himself to have a powerful build, and at 6' 2", a dominating presence.
McGavin is only four years older than Lewis.
Final film of Irene Winston.