Howard's version was first published in 1932 under the title "Muse of All Work". It was first performed at the Ford's Opera House in Baltimore on October 24, 1932. It opened a week later on Halloween at the Henry Miller's Theatre in New York. It was produced by Gilbert Miller. After the initial run it was neglected and was not revived in New York until 2009 by TACT/The Actors Company Theatre. A film version of the play, titled "Christopher Bean" starring Marie Dressler and Lionel Barrymore, was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1933.