This was the last acting role for Percy Kilbride. Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki (1953), which was filmed several years earlier, was not released until 1955.
The film takes place from December 1 to December 25, 1953.
Sixth of nine "Ma and Pa Kettle" films released by Universal from 1949 to 1957. It is also the most financially successful film in the series.
Final film of Alice Kelley.