: The film captured a unique moment where silent film legends were heard speaking and singing for the first time.
: The film features nearly every star under contract at Warner Bros. at the time, including John Barrymore , Loretta Young , Myrna Loy , and even the famous canine star Rin Tin Tin .
: It was one of the first major films shot almost entirely in two-color Technicolor , though most modern surviving prints are in black and white.
: Real-life sisters like Loretta Young and Sally Blane , as well as Dolores and Helene Costello , appeared together, offering a rare glimpse into Hollywood's "golden dawn". Historical Significance
: Ironically, many of the stars featured in this "grandioso" production vanished from the studio by 1931 as audience tastes shifted during the Great Depression.
: The film is stitched together by emcee Frank Fay , who introduces the acts with a signature style of barbed, witty sarcasm.
: The film introduced the song "Singin' in the Bathtub," which became a staple in later Warner Bros. cartoons.