 The film was given a vice-regal premiere in September 1926 attended by Governor Sir Dudley de Chair, whose daughter Elaine had a part in the film.Dr McDonagh had been J.C. Williamson's surgeon and the film was distributed commercially by J.C. Williamson Ltd It performed well at the box office, with Phyllis McDonagh later claiming the movie earned twice its cost.Gregory Balcombe of Union Theatres said his company distributed the film to help the local industry, although it should not have cost more than £1,000.