According the Netherlands Film Museum, which restored "Lucky Star", the film was originally a part talkie, with some dialog and effects, but the soundtrack has been lost.
According to the New York Times, the sound version of this movie was "partly silent and partly talking, being divided about equally into the two molds." Sound effects were scattered throughout the picture, including a phonograph record and the noise of a train's departure.
This film received its USA television premiere on Turner Classic Movies 12 August 2016 as part of their 24 hour tribute to Janet Gaynor.
Variety (24 July 1929) reported that the last 25 minutes, or approximately 40% of its 85 minute New York City running time, were enhanced by sound effects and dialogue,
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