New York theatrical director Bretaigne Windust had been assigned the film because of his intimate knowledge of the Manhattan social scene .
Bette Davis felt that director ultimately was responsible for her leading man 's lackluster performance .
New York theatrical director Bretaigne Windust had been assigned the film because of his intimate knowledge of the Manhattan social scene , but Bette Davis felt that he ultimately was responsible for her leading man 's lackluster performance .