Costumer Adrian perfectly captures the fashion of the era, right down to the new (and scandalous!) trend of women wearing trousers for sport, which was popularized by Coco Chanel.
When this was filmed Ruth Chatterton (Elsie) and Ralph Forbes (John) were husband and wife, having been married in 1924. They divorced in 1932.
According to contemporary press accounts, Norma Shearer had been cast in the lead role in this film and was doing pre-production work - costume fittings and camera tests - before she was replaced with no reported explanation.
(1928). Stage Play: The High Road. Comedy. Written by Frederick Lonsdale. Directed by Frederick Lonsdale. Fulton Theatre: 10 Sep 1928- Jan 1929 (closing date unknown/144 performances). Cast: Edna Best (as "Elsie Hilary"), Alfred Drayton (as "James Hilary"), Winifred Harris (as "Lady Minster"), Frederick Kerr (as "Lord Trench"), Herbert Marshall (as "Duke of Warrington"), Edward Martin (as "Morton"), Lionel Pape (as "Sir Reginald Whelby"), H. Reeves-Smith (as "Lord Crayle"), Nancy Ryan (as "Alex"), Hilda Spong (as "Lady Trench"), Mackenzie Ward (as "Ernest"), John Williams (as "Lord of Teylesmore"). Produced by Charles B. Dillingham. Note: Filmed by MGM as La dame à scandale (1930).