William Jennings Bryan, then the Secretary of State, offered Browne a diplomatic position in February 1914 but the latter declined.

Browne later worked for a stock company as an actor, casting him in plays such as Arizona and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm in the early 1900s.

Released in March 1916, Browne appropriated the standard as a coon song re-titled "Nigger Love a Watermelon, Ha!

[4] For the B-side, Browne chose to record the minstrel show favorite "Old Dan Tucker", marking the tune's first commercial appearance on a major label.

[1] During his acting career, Browne had roles in notable films such as The Unwelcome Mrs. Hatch, The Heart of Jennifer, and Closed Doors.