 After _Hollywood or Bust (1956)_ (qv), this was to have been the  next film for Jerry Lewis (I) (qv) and Dean Martin (I) (qv).  Martin did not want to be seen on screen in a police uniform. The  partnership of Martin and Lewis soon ended. Thus, this film Lewis  first solo effort. The part that Martin refused to play was given to  Darren McGavin (qv).