The working title for this film was Lady Lawyer. Many contemporary sources mistakenly list assistant director Clifford Broughton as director instead of Erle C. Kenton. "A Mist Is Over the Moon" received an Academy Award nomination for Best Song. A Hollywood Reporter production chart lists the following uncredited actors: Stanley Brown, Robert Fiske and David Newell, whose participation in the final film has not been confirmed. Although the writing credits differ, this film bears a striking resemblance to Columbia's 1933 film, Ann Carver's Profession.