Merman returned to Hollywood to appear in "We're Not Dressing" (1934), a screwball comedy based on the J.M. Barrie play "The Admirable Crichton". Despite working with a cast including Bing Crosby, Carole Lombard, and Burns and Allen, under the direction of Academy Award–winning director Norman Taurog, Merman was unhappy with the experience, and she was dismayed to discover one of her musical numbers had been cut when she attended the New York opening with her family and friends. She also appeared on screen with Eddie Cantor in "Kid Millions" (also 1934), but her return to Broadway established her as a major star and cemented her image as a tough girl.