Director Camerini deliberately deglamorized the way star Isa Miranda appeared and was photographed in the film, which at first the actress didn't like. Fans didn't recognize her right away in the subdued presentation but the approach added to the gradual development into the second part of the film, of a more believable character.
The well known play, set in 1900, was updated to the modern mid 1930s period.
Michele Riccardini's debut.