 The play opened in New York City, New York, USA on 28 October 1935  and closed 12 June 1937 after 687 performances. Those originating  their movie performances in the play were Gabriel Dell (I) (qv),  Huntz Hall (qv), Billy Halop (qv), Bobby Jordan (I) (qv),  Marjorie Main (qv) and Bernard Punsly (qv). Also in the cast  were Leo Gorcey (qv) and David Gorcey (qv) (playing "Second  Avenue Boys"), Joe Downing (I) (qv) (Babyface Martin),  Dan Duryea (qv), Martin Gabel (qv) and Sidney Lumet (qv).