 The play opened on Broadway in New York City, New York, on 1  February 1926 and had 206 performances. The opening night cast  included C. Henry Gordon (qv), Mary Duncan (I) (qv) and  William Worthington (qv), with Florence Reed (qv) in the role of  "Mother Goddam." A 1928 revival included J. Carrol Naish (qv), who  was also tested for a part in the movie.