Production
The film was based on the play written by Louis Weitzenkorn after his stint as editor of Bernarr MacFadden's New York Evening Graphic, a sensationalist tabloid of the 1920s. The play ran for 175 performances on Broadway in 1930-1931.
Producer Hal B. Wallis wanted the press room set to appear authentic, and sent Warners' staff members to make sketches of two actual newspaper offices to aid in the design of the set. The film was in production from April 14 through May 11, 1931.
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