 The title "Dishonored" was conferred upon the film by studio executives over Sternberg's objections - "the lady spy was not dishonored, but killed by firing squad" - because it would distort the significance of the heroine's death.The movie was rushed into production by Paramount to capitalize on the critical and popular success of Sternberg's films The Blue Angel and Morocco the previous year, both of which starred Marlene Dietrich.Oscar-winners Lee Garmes (cinematography) and Hans Dreier (un-credited art direction) served on the film.