Although not specifically stated in the credits, the movie was based on the 1931 book, "Clive" by R.J. Minney and the 1933 play "Clive of India" by W.P. Lipscomb and Minney. The play opened in Great Hucklow, Derbyshire, England, UK, on 27 March 3/27/33. Darryl F. Zanuck saw the play in London, bought the rights and brought the two authors to Hollywood to write the screenplay.
Douglas Gerrard had the role of Lt. Walsh but was replaced by Pat Somerset after six days of shooting.
Although this movie was released in January 1935, the copyright date shown in Roman numerals on the movie's title card is MCMXXXIV (1934).
Final film of Gladys Lloyd.