April 12, 1936 –
Another romantic comedy from Frank Capra, Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, starring Gary Cooper and Jean Arthur, went into general release in the US on this date.
Jean Arthur was so overcome with stage fright that she often vomited before scenes and would run back to her dressing room after each take to have a good cry. Yet she was totally cool on camera. Gary Cooper was one of the few actors who could make her feel comfortable on the set.
