Upon its 1934 release, this film was banned in Nazi Germany for its depiction of gangsterism and gun play.
The Butterfinger candy bar was introduced in this film. Otto Schnering, the candy's founder, created one of the first product placements.
This movie takes its title from the song "Baby, Take a Bow," which James Dunn and Shirley Temple sang in their earlier movie, Stand Up and Cheer! (1934).