This was the first American production not presented by Florenz Ziegfeld.
W.C. Fields received a wopping $4000 for his appearance as Cap'n Andy.
There were several connections to the original Broadway production and subsequent national tour.
- Guy Robertson, who played Ravenal, was Florenz Ziegfeld's first choice for the role.
- Sammy White and Eva Puck reprised their roles of Frank and Ellie from the Broadway cast.
- Maude Steam Stover had briefly replaced Edna May Oliver as Parthy on Broadway.
- Margaret Carlisle had replaced Helen Morgan as Julie in the national tour.
The Fisk University Male Octette sang during scene changes.
