[2] Essentially a musical revue, the work had a loose plot which was crafted around the talents of its star-studded cast, among them Al Jolson, Fanny Brice, Gaby Deslys, and Jenny Dolly.
The show was notable for its elaborate costumes and sets and for its groundbreaking special effects for that time period; including possibly the first use of film footage on the stage of a Broadway musical.
[3] Married couple Yvonne and Henri Dubonet love one another, but their constant fighting has led them to the decision to divorce.
[4] The musical starred Al Jolson as Gus, Fanny Brice as Marcelle, Ernest Glendinning as Henri Dubonet, Gaby Deslys as Yvonne Dubonet, Jenny Dolly as Marguerite (credited as Yansci Dolly), Harry Pilcer as Baudry, Harry Fox as Pierre, Marjorie Lane as Noelie, Louis Anger as Gardonne, Harland Dixon as Alphonse, Adah Lewis as Mme.
de Bressie, James Doyle as Gaston, Frank Holmes as Achille, Gerald McDonald as Gautier, Harry Wardell as Felix, and Melville Ellis as Doctor D'Zuvay.