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Before casting began the young Douglas Fairbanks Jr. wanted to audition for the role of Handsome O ' Hara.

However Swanson felt he was too young and not right for the role.

Lionel Barrymore had been first picked to play Davidson but was thought to be too ill at the time though he did eventually win the role.

Barrymore wore the same outfit for an entire week, aggravating Swanson.

She asked some of the crew to tell him to change and wash ; which he did indeed do.

Despite this Swanson was happy with his performance.

Walsh hadn't acted in front of a camera in 8 years and feared he wouldn't be able to both direct and act at the same time.

However 2 days into filming his fears were quelled.