The movie was adapted by Robert Cullen and Carl Zuckermann from the novel and play by Margaret Kennedy. It was directed by Paul Czinner.
It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress (Elisabeth Bergner).
Escape Me Never was remade in 1947, starring Errol Flynn, Ida Lupino, Eleanor Parker and Gig Young. It was adapted by Lenore J. Coffee (uncredited) and Thames Williamson and was directed by Peter Godfrey.