 To accustom himself to his role as a paraplegic, Brando remained in  a wheelchair on and off the set for the duration of the shoot. He  reluctantly made an exception to this "method" in order to attend a  Hollywood party where he wanted to meet Charlie Chaplin. His date,  Shelly Winters, through whom he had access to the party, insisted he  come dressed nicely and sans wheelchair or not come at all.