 The actors did their own singing, except for Lucille Ball, whose singing was dubbed by Gloria Grafton; Virginia Weidler, whose singing was dubbed by Jeanne Darrell; and Jack Jordan, whose singing was dubbed by Ralph Blane.Weidler, then 16 years old, retired from acting after this film was made, making "Best Foot Forward" her final screen appearance.The story centers around Lucille Ball, who plays herself against the backdrop of a military academy full of frisky boys.