This was the first all-talking picture William Haines starred in. He had previously starred in MGM's first talkie, a silent film with talking sequences, in 1928 and had appeared in MGM's 1929 all-star revue.
The Cawston Ostrich Farm in South Pasadena, California seen in this picture opened in 1896. It was a top tourist attraction, helped by its proximity to the electric trolley line running from downtown Los Angeles. In addition to the ostrich rides seen in this film, the farm sold all kinds of ostrich feather products to the tourists and to customers around the world. It closed in 1935, and a historical marker now designates the site.
Production was originally scheduled to be a silent feature, but stories in the 24 April and 8 May 1929 issues of Variety noted the film was changed to an "all-talker".
Destroyers seen at the beginning: USS Smith Thompson (DD-212), USS Borie (DD-215), USS Barker (DD-213) and the USS John Francis Burnes (DD-299).
After gunnery practice is seen the USS Selfridge (DD-320). Seen dropping anchor in port is the USS Stoddert (DD-302).
After Kelly is seen being lonely in a bar after shipping out, the USS Lardner (DD-286) is shown at speed in shot off her port bow.
The USS Zeilin (DD-313) is seen in a lineup of other destroyers in port as Kelly returns from his shore leave.
After gunnery practice is seen the USS Selfridge (DD-320). Seen dropping anchor in port is the USS Stoddert (DD-302).
After Kelly is seen being lonely in a bar after shipping out, the USS Lardner (DD-286) is shown at speed in shot off her port bow.
The USS Zeilin (DD-313) is seen in a lineup of other destroyers in port as Kelly returns from his shore leave.
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