[1] Harry Fraser directed the film, which was written by Randol who was also the executive producer.

The film opens with a dedication to R. B. Harrison, Bert Williams, and Florence Mills "and all the pioneer Negro actors who by their many sacrifices paved the way for this presentation."

[2] The film had its world premiere on January 19, 1937, at the Lincoln Theater, in the heart of L.A.'s Central Avenue Corridor.

[3] The film is discussed in the book Making a Promised Land.

[2] An up-and-coming youngster ruthlessly takes control of the numbers racket from the ailing former boss.