Charles Lane

My association with Frank Capra is probably the source of my most loving memories. I did almost every picture of his. He was the biggest talent we ever had in this town. One time he wanted me in one of his films and simply said, "Charlie! I have this film, it might be fun, but I don't know if you want to do it." That's the way he cast. I also worked with John Barrymore on Twentieth Century (1934) and acting with the great legend, I thought I was going to pass out from terror. As we're getting ready for the opening shot I hear behind me, 'Psst, psst.' Barrymore was beckoning me. He takes me to the side and whispers, "Young man, in this scene we're about to do, be loud because if you're loud, then they won't notice me. I stink in this scene." He was a delight.