He eventually learned of the landowner""s corruption (high interest rates and exorbitant carrying charges in the company store that cheated he farmers), that indirectly had led to his father""s death.Besides major stars Charlton Heston and Janet Leigh, Welles easily persuaded Joseph Cotten (as a police surgeon), Marlene Dietrich (in a supporting role cameo), Mercedes McCambridge (in male drag as a member of a Mexican motorcycle gang), and Keenan Wynn to appear in the film, with the added bonus of a small cameo by Zsa Zsa Gabor.The Dwarves were searched, and when an Elven Sword was found in Thorin""s possession (without a truthful explanation), Legolas ordered them to be led away as captive prisoners.P.Huntley, Jr.)By telegram, the errant Sir Hecter Brandon instructs Lady Patricia to sell the sapphire to pay off his debts.