Barrymore exploited the romantic scenes with Costello to their full potential in the film, displaying a "boyish enthusiasm" according to biographer Margot Peters, which made him fall out with Costello's mother. Barrymore drank heavily during the production of the film, and his eyes were constantly bloodshot, with stubble on his chin.
Barrymore utilized romantic scenes with Costello to their utmost in the film, showcasing a "boyish enthusiasm" as biographer Margot Peters noted, which led him to clash with Costello's mother. Barrymore drank heavily during the production of the film, and his eyes were always bloodshot, with stubble on his chin.