The film is credited as the first US production to cost at least $1 million ($ in ) to produce, with actual costs just exceeding $1.1 million ($ in ). Studio head William Fox was so incensed with the cost of production he removed Herbert Brenon's name from the film.
The film is recognized for being the first US production costing at least $1 million ($ in ), with actual costs reaching just over $1.1 million ($ in ). Due to the substantial production costs, William Fox, the studio head, decided to remove Herbert Brenon's name from the credits of the film.