This was the first time Joan Crawford and William Haines had starring roles opposite one another, and their chemistry both on and off screen was immediately obvious. They would remain lifelong friends and, when M-G-M canceled Haines' contract after his arrest on a "morals charge", Crawford played a major role in setting him up in a successful second career as an interior decorator, partnered with his lifelong male lover.
Filmed partially on location at Jewett Estate, 1145 Arden Road, Pasadena, California.
This film's success proved pivotal in catapulting both William Haines and Joan Crawford to stardom. In fact, it performed so well that the following year, Haines appeared in the Top Ten Money-Making Stars list for the first time, while the reviews for Crawford (in a rare comedic role) convinced M-G-M to elevate her to top-billing, and she also rose to top box office status within the next two years.