
Trivia: Charles Laughton plays Edward Moulton-Barrett, the father of Elizabeth Barrett (Norma Shearer). In real life, Laughton was only three years older than Shearer.

Trivia: Although Edie McClurg plays Stephen Shellen's mother, she is only six years older than Shellen in real life.

Trivia: This was the first biographical film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Trivia: Christopher Plummer earned an Academy Award nomination for his performance as J. Paul Getty. At the age of 88, Plummer is the oldest acting Oscar nominee.

Trivia: Paul Jesson and Timothy Spall play father and son in this film. In real life, Jesson is only ten years older than Spall.