Trivia

This movie created the idea of "cameo roles" as a way to invite established stars to participate in a production.

David Niven always said that Phileas Fogg was his favorite role.

The barge used in Bangkok belonged to the King of Thailand, who lent it to producer Mike Todd.

Ronald Colman came out of retirement to do his cameo.

The role of Passepartout was greatly expanded from the novel to accommodate Mexican star Cantinflas. In the mid 1950s he was the wealthiest movie star in the world, and got top billing in Latin countries.

Imanos Williams: A Japanese circus performer when Cantinflas joins up with a Japanese circus.