Contrary to popular belief, this was not intended to be Louise Brooks's "comeback" film. She made it because she needed the money and was paid $300 (equal to $5,180, adjusted for inflation in 2017) for the film. Not long after it was released, Brooks was found working as a salesgirl at Saks Fifth Avenue at a salary of $40 (equivalent to $690 in '17) a week.
The aircraft used for the airline, N17615, is a 1938 Spartan Executive Model 7W, Serial #14, which is still registered as of 3/28/2022. It is a 5-passenger single-engine aircraft, powered by a 450HP Pratt and Whitney R-985j Wasp Jr. radial engine. The aircraft when new, cost between $23,500 and $30,000, or approximately $472,000 to $603,000 as of March, 2022.