It stars Henry Fonda and Lily Pons, as well as Lucille Ball in an early supporting role.

The film was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Sound Recording (Carl Dreher).

Concerned about their relationship, Annette uses her influence to get Jonathan's work turned into a musical comedy.

Greene criticized Jerome Kern's musical score as "pompous and middle-aged" in contrast to the times, which were more in line with fresh musicians like Cole Porter.

The only portion of the film that Greene found to provide a light touch was that of the performing seal.