Arliss appeared in all versions as the Rajah of Rukh, a fictional Asiatic kingdom. George Arliss had been nominated as best actor in two films that year and was, in effect, running against himself. Before we go on to the recipe, let's consider the name, Green Goddess. That comes from the play, which concerns itself with three English persons whose plane has crashed in the mountains near India. Sometimes the anchovies are in the form of anchovy paste, and often the tarragon flavor comes in tarragon vinegar.
Some cooks add sour cream, others substitute yogurt.
It is now often prepared in a blender or food processor. Sometimes it is served as a dressing for steamed artichokes, sometimes as a sauce over broiled fish. Sometimes cooks add green food coloring for effect.