 The film was originally intended to be released, in the United States, early in 1931, but was shelved due to public apathy towards musicals.Despite waiting a number of months, the public proved obstinate and the Warner Bros. reluctantly released the film in June 1931 after making some cuts.The film was released outside the United States (since there was no backlash against musicals outside the United States) as a full musical early in 1931.