Twelve British studio hairdressers and make-up men went on strike protesting Paulette Goddard's use of her own hairdresser during this film's production.
The original Broadway production of "An Ideal Husband" by Oscar Wilde opened at the Lyceum Theatre on March 12, 1895 and ran for 40 performances. It had another 3 performances at the Harlem Opera House in October, 1895. Broadway revivals were produced in 1918 and 1996.
The large emerald-and-diamond necklace and matching earrings that Mrs. Cheveley wears to the ball at the start, was Paulette Goddard's own. They were a gift from one-time husband Charles Chaplin, and Goddard charged the studio a rental fee for their use.
In his autobiography "Stage Clothes," Ray Diffen describes the problems faced by the wardrobe department in post-war England. Clothing rationing and coupons were still in use, and many costumes were made from bed linen as this was exempt. Some silk and satin was obtained from France, and Cecil Beaton used his own Brussels net curtains for one gown for Diana Wynyard. Paulette Goddard rejected the dress made for the opening ball scene, and a new one needed to be made quickly. The resulting emerald green gown was made of fine wool covered in sequins, as no silk could be found. And, according to a contemporary press account, producer-director Alexander Korda loaned some of the costumes from this film for use during the wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.