The play opened on Broadway in New York City, New York, USA at the Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St. on 17 October 1911 and closed in May 1912 after 231 performances. The opening night cast included Thomas Meighan as James and John St. Polis as Frederik. A revival at the same theater was staged Sept-Nov 1921 and ran for 78 performances.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on
February 13, 1939 with Lionel Barrymore reprising his film role.
While Peter is spraying his flowers, he states he is using "Bordeaux mixture". This is a fungicide that contains a mixture of copper sulfate and calcium oxide (quicklime). It originated in the Bordeaux region of France in the 19th century to treat mold and mildew infections on grapevines.