In early 1919, Mansfield announced that she had decided to pursue a film career full-time. Before she relocated to the west coast, Mansfield played leads in films produced by Famous Players–Lasky. In October 1919, she appeared in Florenz Ziegfeld's The Midnight Frolic.
In January 1919, Mansfield announced her commitment to a full-time film career. Before moving west, she acted as lead actresses in films made by Famous Players–Lasky. In October of the same year, she appeared in Florenz Ziegfeld's production of The Midnight Frolic.