It is based on the 1895 play An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde, a romantic comedy exploring social norms and sensitivities in the 19th century.

Interiors were shot at Terra Film's Marienfelde Studios, while extensive location shooting took place in London.

When a scheming woman named Mrs. Cheveley discovers his secret, she blackmails him, forcing him to support a fraudulent government project.

Sir Robert seeks help from his witty friend, Lord Arthur Goring, to navigate the moral dilemma.

The film explores themes of integrity, morality, and the consequences of one's actions while maintaining Oscar Wilde's signature humor and wit.