" Sarah was reluctant, although aspiring network TV broadcaster Jen was excited about the publicity and the paid scholarship.Kaufman and Edna Ferber.The hit theatrical version starred Margaret Sullavan (in the Hepburn role), Phyllis Brooks (in the Rogers role) and Frances Fuller (in the Andrea Leeds part).The camera pulls back to the hands of a man holding a lottery ticket and comparing his number with he posted winners.He kisses her gently on the cheek and lips and tenderly strokes her neck.As he takes her toward the bed for love-making, he camera remains fixed on the photograph.The following scenes alternate between boxing matches in the ring and love-making in the bedroom - between warring and peace-making.