A separate English-language version Black Roses was also made with Harvey reprising her role opposite Esmond Knight.

One source suggested that Harvey paid for the English version of the film to be made out of her own money, as she still hoped to break into the English-speaking market.

The film was popular in Germany, partly because it re-teamed Harvey with Fritsch who was constantly romantically linked with her in the media.

Despite the film's success, Harvey quickly moved away from melodrama to the lighter comedy romances that had originally made her name.

The Österreichische Film-Zeitung reported in its edition of December 27, 1935: "Paul Martin staged the film, which is rich in gripping scenes and whose exciting plot is well structured, with a great deal of sensitivity for what is cinematically effective.