The 5 Jul 1925 Film Daily reported that Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc., had signed Eddie Gribbon to appear in the film, with James Flood as director. Nearly two weeks later, the 18 Jul 1925 Exhibitors Trade Review noted that Roy Del Ruth had replaced Flood, and that the production was to be supervised by Bennie Zeidman . Principal photography was underway by 23 Aug 1925 at the former Vitagraph Studios in Brooklyn, NY, as stated in that day’s Film Daily.
       The 29 Aug 1925 Moving Picture World included champion prizefighters James J. Jeffries, Ad Wolgast, and Tommy Ryan among the cast. Comedian Ben Turpin reportedly came out of retirement to play a minor role in the film as “a special favor” to Del Ruth. Although the article claimed that Turpin had no intention of resuming his career, the comedian continued to appear in films until his death in 1940.
       In an article for the Mar 1926 issue of Motion Picture, co-star Louise Fazenda recounted the making of a sequence in which she was required to take a fall while her arms were laden with packages. Fazenda accidentally stumbled onto an adjoining stage, interrupting a love scene between John Barrymore and Dolores Costello, who were filming The Sea Beast (1926, see entry). After the embarrassed actress introduced herself, Barrymore responded cordially, inviting her to visit again soon. The close of production was announced in the 28 Aug 1925 Film Daily.
       Hogan’s Alley opened during the week of 21 Nov 1925 at the Warner Theatre in New York City, followed by a general release on 12 Dec 1925. The 28 Nov 1925 Moving Picture World noted that previews at neighborhood theaters were well-received by audiences. Critical notices were mixed, with several detailing the film’s numerous flaws while admitting to its entertainment value.        The 2 Dec 1925 Var reported that the picture was held over for second week at the Warner, despite poor reviews. Four months later, the 3 Apr 1926 Exhibitors Daily Review declared the film to be one of the two most profitable current releases.
       The 19 Dec 1925 Motion Picture News reported that actress Lina Basquette, wife of studio executive Sam Warner, hosted a “de luxe” screening on 11 Dec 1925 at the Warner Theatre. The audience was comprised of Broadway luminaries, including 150 cast members of current stage shows running at Charles Dillingham theaters. Among the attendees were actors Ina Claire, Marilyn Miller, Richard “Skeets” Gallagher, and Cyril Maude.