It was directed by Ernst Lubitsch,[2] written by Norbert Falk and Hanns Kräly with the title role taken by Pola Negri and Louis XV played by Emil Jannings.

Its alternative title for United States distribution was Passion.

The film's sets were designed by the art director Kurt Richter.

[3] In 2014, it was released on dual format Blu-ray and DVD as part of the Masters of Cinema series.

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