From the dates on the letters it was clearly filmed in 1923, at Warner Brothers. I think the most remarkable thing about this film today, over a hundred years ago, is the subtlety of the acting. There isn't a trace of theatrical over-gesturing - rather it's the slightest of expression changes and looks - no doubt all acted out for the cast by Lubitsch - that make it still fresh.
Adolphe Menjou is particularly funny in a deadpan way, from the outset where he can't find any clean socks, so goes back to bed. Marie Provost is his wife who develops a big crush on Monte Blue, himslef married to her friend Florence Vidor (king's ex).
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