Elsa Maxwell was brought in as technical advisor for this film because of her vast experience in hosting events for royalty and high society. She also assisted Hattie Carnegie in the designs for the evening gowns worn by the principle actresses.
Gilbert Roland, who plays Pepi, was one of Constance Bennett's 5 husbands. They wed in 1941, 8 years after this movie.
The play opened on Broadway in New York City, New York, USA on 12 March 1917 and closed in June 1917 after 112 performances. It was revived on 20 February 1928 with Ina Claire as Pearl, Constance Collier as the Duchess, Reginald Bach (who also directed) as Thornton Clay, and with Lillian Kemble-Cooper and Madge Evans. The revival ran for 128 performances and closed in June 1928.
Joel McCrea was originally cast as Fleming Harvey but turned down the assignment. He was put on suspension and replaced by Charles Starrett.
Debut of actress Violet Kemble Cooper .