" McPherson steps between the wo antagonistic men to block their sharp exchange, and then is scolded by Lydecker for playing an immature puzzle game and calming his nerves in their presence:Lydecker: Will you please stop dawdling with that infernal puzzle? It""s getting on my nerves.The self-centered star""s operatic co-star was Romèo (4th billed Allan Jones, in one of his two opera performances in the film).It was an idyllic setting for the moment, although an impending storm was on the horizon as the setting became cloudier and darker.)The film""s ""play-within-a-film"" was produced and staged at the Playhouse Theatre located at 137 West 48th Street in midtown Manhattan, and turned out to be the playhouse""s final production.