The plot was based on Nunnally Johnson’s short story "Holy Matrimony", published in the Saturday Evening Post.
The book stuck too closely to Johnson’s short story and an overlong second act consisted more of spoken words than songs.
[5] The preparations for the wedding of young lovers Madge Bennett and Ned Scott are proceeding at the Long Island summer home of her mother Sybil and her 4th husband Ogden.
Between husbands, the women discuss what to do with their time ("Don't Be A Woman if You Can"), listing their choices over clothing and nail polish.
Brooks Atkinson theatre critic for The New York Times wrote, "Some of the most imposing people in show business are collaborating on a singularly unimposing musical comedy...