Filmed in September and October 1941, Soeara Berbisa features keroncong music and was shot partly in western Java.

Advertisements emphasised the film's appeal to both native and Dutch audiences, and a review in De Indische Courant was positive.

However, a young man named Mardjohan has fallen in love with Mardinah, and to win her heart he spreads rumours about Mitra being the son of a convicted criminal.

The screenplay was written by Djojopranoto, who replaced Union's former screenwriter Saeroen after he left for rival company Star Film following the completion of Wanita dan Satria (1941).

[6] Union announced that Soeara Berbisa would be released to coincide with the Eid al-Fitr holiday, which began on 22 October 1941,[4] and advertisements for screenings in Medan, in northern Sumatra, date to early November 1941.

[7] A review in the Surabaya edition of De Indische Courant, however, indicates that the film had only premiered in the east Javan city on 14 January 1942.

[6] That newspaper gave a positive review, describing Soeara Berbisa as a tense film with humorous moments and beautiful scenery.

[b][4] In Dutch-language newspapers, the film was advertised as "an interesting and fascinating tale of two young men in the world of indigenous sports",[c] which nonetheless was produced in a "civilised" manner such that it could be appreciated by European audiences.