 Some references list the play by Laurence Stallings (qv) as an  uncredited source for the movie. It opened on Broadway in New York  City, New York, USA on 22 September 1930 and had 24 performances.  The opening night cast included Glenn Anders (qv),  Joe Downing (I) (qv), Jack La Rue (qv) (also in the film) and  Elissa Landi (qv).