Although not released until 1955, this movie was actually filmed in 1952.
Because this film was actually made earlier, Richard Eyer, who played youngest son Billy in Ma and Pa Kettle at Home, is not present in this film but returns in the next released film, The Kettles in the Ozarks.
Final film appearance of Percy Kilbride.
In this episode it is revealed that Ma's proper first name is Phoebe.
The Schine Theatre circuit held the world premiere of this film in 50 of its theatres located in 5 states.
This is the last film in the series to feature Percy Kilbride who had retired from acting after receiving injuries from being hit by an automobile while walking near his home.