 Sherman had starred in the Broadway production of the play the film was based on, and reprised his role.Over the next three years, he starred and directed himself in seven more films, including "Bachelor Apartment" (1931) with Irene Dunne, "The Royal Bed" (1931) with Mary Astor, and "The Greeks Had a Word for Them" (1932) with Joan Blondell.In 1933, he focused on his directing duties.