Stan Laurel, in an interview during the film's production, underscored their commitment to aligning with the American World War II home front efforts, opting to eschew gags involving wastage and destruction.

"We cut out automobile chases and food wasting-gags when the war first started," commented Laurel, "and with The Big Noise we decided to slash every gag that might conceivably have bearing on wartime wastages and destruction".

[3] Previous comedic material from Laurel and Hardy's repertoire, including segments from films such as Berth Marks, Wrong Again (both 1929), Block-Heads (1938) and The Flying Deuces (1939) found reincarnation within The Big Noise.

Despite his suggestion being declined by producer Sol M. Wurtzel, the film incorporated fresh elements, notably introducing comic actor Jack Norton as a drunken fellow traveler sharing the berth with Laurel and Hardy.

Notably, the station agent's interaction with Laurel and Hardy occurs against the backdrop of the railroad interlocking tower, an iconic feature safeguarding the crossing of Pacific Electric railway and AT&SF tracks.

"[7] Others approved of the film, like Boxoffice magazine: "So long as Laurel and Hardy continue their screen antics, there will always be something for the children to enjoy — not to mention the grownups who find this comedy team relaxing entertainment... All in all, this should disappoint no one, including the person who counts the box office take.