Blackie hides, intending to wait until the two leave, but he overhears the two lovers planning to run away together, taking Wilmerding's jewels with them.

Albert S. Le Vino had been selected to adapt the story for the screen, and E. Mason Hopper would be taking the directing helm.

[2] In early July 1918 it Metro announced that Rhea Mitchell had been cast in the lead role of Mary, opposite Bert Lytell.

[7] Exhibitors Herald gave the film a very positive review, ranking the overall production "very good", and the story and star as "excellent".

They extolled Lytell's performance in what they called a "unique role", and highlighted the work of his supporting cast, including Rhea Mitchell, Rosemary Theby, Frank Whitson, and Howard Davies.