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Adapted by George Edwards from John F. Sheridan's original work, this two-act musical comedy had been first introduced to Australian audiences by Sheridan many years earlier. The Sydney Morning Herald records that while Edwards had been altered it a good deal (9 February 1920, p.2), his direction saw it presented on an 'elaborate and effective scale identical to the... original staging' by Sheridan (7 February 1920, p.2).

In their review of the premiere, the Herald's theatre critic writes, 'Many of the songs are new and the ballet has been made one of the strong features of the show... In the first act Vera Walton, as Brenda Louth, the outgoing barmaid had most of the limelight in song and comedy. Ruby Esdaile, as Ethel Joy, the new barmaid, presented a different type of attractive femininity with 'I'm in Love' as one of her successful vocal contributions' (9 February 1920, p.2).

The story is set in two scenes: a cabaret and the lawn of Colonel Claymore's mansion.

Other songs incorporated into the production included 'Beautiful Ohio' and 'Cosy Corner', sung respectively by Gladys Gordon and Varna Latcham.