Due to the backlash against musicals, however, all the songs were cut from the film in all release prints in the United States. The film was originally known as Red Hot Sinners, but was released as Gold Dust Gertie after the musical numbers had been cut.
Because of the backlash towards musicals, every song was cut from the film across all U.S. releases. Initially known as Red Hot Sinners, the movie was renamed Gold Dust Gertie following the removal of the musical numbers.