Ruta Lee signed in June 1963.[5] Gene Nelson signed to direct.[6]
The film was shot in nine days. Katzman was so pleased he gave Nelson the job directing Elvis Presley in Kissin' Cousins.[7]
Reception
The Los Angeles Times said the plot "wouldn't stand steady in a light breeze" but the filmmakers had "assembled a lively group of hootenany experts - and that's probably enough to ensure success."[8]
References
^"Top Rental Features of 1963", Variety, 8 January 1964 p 71. Figures are rentals as opposed to total gross.
^Dimmitt, R. B. (1967). An Actor Guide to the Talkies: A Comprehensive Listing of 8,000 Feature-length Films from January, p447, 1949, Until December, 1964. United States: Scarecrow Press.
^Shenson Cat, Lion to Follow 'Mouse': Yordan's 'Big Blonde' Found: Mason Will Team With Lollo Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times 27 June 1963: C9.
^FILMLAND EVENTS: Polly Bergen Teams With Fred MacMurray Los Angeles Times 2 July 1963: D7.
^Nelson Up a Rung on Director Ladder: Grunwald Tells Liz-Burton Woes in Casting 'V.I.P.'s' Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times (10 Sep 1963: C11.
^There's a 'Hoot' on Citywide Scott, John L. Los Angeles Times 26 Sep 1963: C7.
