John Barrymore did not memorize any of his lines for the film, but read them from a blackboard. He never missed a cue or muffed a speech, which is credited for bringing in the film 5 days ahead of schedule, thereby saving the studio an estimated $25,000.
The film was originally intended for Adolphe Menjou, but was revamped for John Barrymore. Menjou was paid to leave the picture.
Cecil Cunningham is in studio records/casting call lists for the role of "Miss Perkins," but she was not seen in the movie and her character name was never mentioned.