Earnest young playwright Joe Sheridan (Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.), the scriptwriter of Easton""s new comedic play, overheard the conversation and took a look at the letter also remarking as he became entranced by her effervescence:Oh, this is marvelous...enjoy herself" at the evening""s party planned by Austin""s other sister, Elizabeth Almond (Selena Royle), who is married to husband Jefferson Almond (Ray Collins).Jack Nicholson""s acting persona as the heroic rebel McMurphy, who lives free or dies (through an act of mercy killing), had earlier been set with his performances inEasy Rider (1969)andFive Easy Pieces (1970).Dave inquired about the location of Sally - one of the hotel""s casino employees.Sally was spotted at the hotel""s seafood counter (oyster bar).Sally - The Unannounced Arrival of Her Estranged Husband Dave and Pregnant Sister Chrissie:Sally was extremely unhappy o see her estranged husband and her own dippy younger sister: "I don""t want you to see you.