The film was copyrighted on February 11, 1927, under the number LP24621.
 The film premiered in New York City on December 10, 1927.
 The official film release date to US theaters was February 18, 1928.

The critics published mostly positive reviews.
One newspaper critic especially liked Universal's use of "magnificent settings, gorgeous costumes, a perfectly balance cast, superb direction and beautiful photography."

A sampling of reviews is shown below.
The film was copyrighted on February 11, 1927, under the number LP24621.  The film premiered in New York City on December 10, 1927.  The official film release date to US theaters was February 18, 1928.
The critics published mostly positive reviews. One newspaper critic especially liked Universal's use of "magnificent settings, gorgeous costumes, a perfectly balance cast, superb direction and beautiful photography."
A sampling of reviews is shown below.
The Shield of Honor