The location for filming was extravagant and diverse. It was filmed at RKO Radio Pictures Studio in Culver City and its movie ranch in Encino, California. The "city" was built 300 yards in length. A residential neighborhood and 75 stores and buildings were added.
Snow for the movie was made out of water, soap flakes, foamite, and sugar. There are two locations from the movie that still exist today; The swimming pool at Beverly Hills High School and the "Martini home" in California.