In the opening sequence, from shot to shot, there is a complete lack of consistency as to which leg Cary Grant has crossed over the other.
When Effie is served Arak by the Khan, she is informed that it is a wine made from rice. In fact, Arak is an licorice-flavored liquor made from distilled late-harvest grapes mixed with aniseed.
Upon arrival in America, as Tarji exits the plane, "Star of Bukistan" is written across the aircraft in English and Arabic. In the next shot, as she is descending the aircraft's stairs, it changes to "Trans World Airlines".
When Clem enters the elevator after "feeling a shaking", Cary Grant's shadow is prominently seen on the closing elevator door. It was caused by the set lighting.
Toward the end of the movie, when the Khan and Effie converse while sitting on his sofa, the vizier announces that the Khan's daughter has returned. The Khan dismisses him, saying, "Miss Barshi can wait." The correct name of his daughter is Tarji.