The second Hungarian language talking feature, and one of the most popular comedy in Hungary.
Voted as one of the "12 Best Hungarian Films" ("New Budapest 12") by Hungarian filmmakers and critics in 2000.
Tóbiás the driver misunderstands Hyppolit's name, introducing him as "hippodrome" which is ancient greek for horse-racing stadium.
Hyppolit the Butler is included in the Hungarian edition of the book 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die edited by Steven Jay Schneider. It replaces A Nous la Liberte (1931) from the main list.