The film was controversial as an early example of the rising tide of violence and disrespect for the law that would become key themes in the 1930s.

[1] Directed by Lewis Seiler, the film was released in sound and silent versions.

The film starred Nick Stuart and Sue Carol,[2] an up-and-coming young film duo being molded by Fox in the Janet Gaynor / Charles Farrell tradition.

The two would be married later in the year, in a November 1929 surprise ceremony.

In Kansas the film, with a violent plot and an adolescent target audience, was banned by the Board of Review.