The next conflict came over billing for Jimmy Durante and Merman , which was resolved by having their names crisscrossed above the title .
William Gaxton was part of that cast , but withdrew because Ethel Merman 's part was so large and Bob Hope was cast .
The next conflict came over billing for Jimmy Durante and Ethel Merman , which was resolved by having their names crisscrossed above the title .
William Gaxton was part of that cast , but withdrew because Ethel Merman 's part was so large and Bob Hope was cast .