The film was shot entirely indoors.

Dick Van Dyke portrays both Bert and the elder Mr. Dawes.

This was Julie Andrews' film debut. Her role won her an Academy Award for Best Actress. Submitted by Cubs Fan

To celebrate the film's anniversary and release on DVD, there was a special screening of the film, at which Dick Van Dyke shared a humorous personal memory. On his way to the original premiere of the film, Dick Van Dyke's limousine ran out of gas not too far from the theater, so Dick himself got out and pushed the car to the red carpet. Submitted by Rikki