"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie onFebruary 27, 1939 with James Cagney reprising his film role.
Ceiling Zero (1935). Written by Frank Wead. Scenic Design by John Root. Directed by Antoinette Perry. Music Box Theatre: 10 Apr 1935- Jul 1935 (closing date unknown/104 performances). Cast: John Bohn, John Boruff, Geoffrey Bryant, Chester Clute (as "Baldy Wright"), John Drew Colt (as "Dick Peterson"), Joseph Downing, Walter Greaza (as "Al Stone"), Gladys Griswold, Alan Hale (as "Tay Lawson"), John F. Hamilton, Nedda Harrigan (as "Mary Lee"), Walter Hill, John Huntington, Hope Lawder, John Litel, Osgood Perkins (as "Jake Lee"), Margaret Perry (as "Tommy Thomas"), Philip Remar, Grandon Rhodes, G. Albert Smith, Ben Starkie, James Todd. Produced by Brock Pemberton. Note: Produced on film by Warner Brothers as a James Cagney v
The play premiered at the Music Box Theatre on 10 April 1935 and ran for 104 performances. John Litel and Osgood Perkins played the parts portrayed by James Cagney and Pat O'Brien in the film.