 The play was highly successful and was much revived during the 1890s and 1900s, including performances in London in 1894.Dampier played the role of Captain Starlight on stage many times to great acclaim, and it was the role he was most identified with during his career.Alfred Rolfe, who later directed the movie, was well versed with the play, having played Sir Ferdinand Morringer in its first production, George Storefield in a revival, and Dick Marston in later productions.