 The play opened on Broadway in New York City, New York, USA on 27  November 1929 and closed 5 July 1930 after 254 performances.  Helen Broderick (qv), Lester Crawford (qv) (the parents of  Broderick Crawford (qv)) and William Gaxton (qv) originated  their movie roles in the play. Other opening night cast members  included Betty Compton (qv), Jean Del Val (qv),  Thurston Hall (qv) and Genevieve Tobin (qv).