The film was the only of her early talkies in which she did not sing , although ironically playing an opera singer .
Joseph Schenck assigned Gloria Swanson to play the lead role , thinking it would help the actress getting out of her career slump .
The film was the only of Gloria Swanson 's early talkies in which she did not sing , although ironically playing an opera singer .
Joseph Schenck assigned Gloria Swanson to play the lead role , thinking it would help the actress getting out of her career slump .