The following stories by Albert Engström (1869-1940) formed the basis of this film: "August Karlssons återkomst" (from "Genom mina guldbågade glasögon" - 1911), "Skärgårdsoriginal" (from "Hemspånad og taggtråd" -1921) and "TVå omvändelser" (from "Hemma och på luffen" - 1916). (SFI)
Ingemar Holde was originally cast in the role of "Manuel" (the letter carrier) and originally began on 7 July, 1946; however, he was replaced by Josua Bengtson on 11 July 1946. (SFI)