The director also cast a virtual unknown newcomer to he role of the husband in his candid view of the average man - a character lost in the midst of the faceless masses.With some visionary foresight, Hunk convinced Vince to participate in the show: "You know, I got a spot for you in the show.Hart, a law school graduate, admits that he is the least-suited for soldiering: "...I haven""t any heart for this.I thought this business would be over with before I got here." Bartlett speaks up for his honest buddy: "I don""t like heroes or big-mouths.We""re all scared and why shouldn""t we be?...You""re all right, kid.I like guys who are honest with themselves.Stay that way." [Throughout the film, Eddie is caught between the good and evil ""pull"" of his co-stars (Lloyd and George).[As a conjurer, she literally holds his image and his actions in the palm of her hand as she begins to manipulate, connive, and control him.