 This would allow the ballroom scene to continue, save having to locate the crazy or drunk actor, and save having to reshoot.While Siodmak kept the dancers in motion, I rehearsed the new actor in his role, and tailors stitched together a bespoke uniform.Within minutes he burst upon the scene, apologised on behalf of the government minister for his absence—due to a crisis in Washington—and announced an impending honour for Custer.