[3] The work's musical book was written by Fred Thompson and Paul Gerard Smith.
[4] The musical premiered at the Shubert Theatre in Boston on April 23, 1928, for a week of tryout performances.
A. Aarons and Vinton Freedley with Paul Lannin serving as musical director; Sammy Lee as choreographer; costumes designed by Kiviette; and scenic designs by John Wenger.
[7] The production marked the American debut of French soprano and actress Colette D'Arville as Claudette Pernier.
[8][5] Other leading performers in the show included William Frawley as Toplis, Ben Bernie as Dan Dabney, Eric Blore as Sir Basil Carraway, Irene Delroy as Joyce Baxter, Peggy Chamberlain as Cora Bibby, Allen Kearns as Billy Howe, Helen Carrington as Toni Treadwell, Ross Himes as Mr. Petrie, and Dillon Ober as Wilbur.