Another account states Zanuck felt the rough cut was "beautifully written, beautifully directed, and beautifully staged", but was dissatisfied with the battle sequences. They finished the screening on Sunday morning, October 14.
Another account indicates that Zanuck considered the rough cut "beautifully crafted, beautifully directed, and beautifully executed" but was unsatisfied with the battle scenes. They completed the screening on Sunday morning, October 14.