Trivia

This was the first time that popular Swedish author Selma Lagerlof, who was receiving international attention as the first woman to get a Nobel Prize for literature, had one of her books made into a film.

Debut of actress Edla Rothgardt and writer Selma Lagerlöf.

Victor Sjöström decided to make the film adaption of Selma Lagerlöf's novel after receiving a fan letter from a young woman in Gävle. She had enjoyed Terje Vigen and wanted to see Lagerlöf's story adapted and even suggested actress Greta Almroth in the title role.