 John Ford (I) (qv) gave John Wayne (I) (qv) the script, asking  him for any suggestions as to who could play the Ringo Kid. Wayne  suggested Lloyd Nolan (qv), not realizing that Ford was baiting  him with the part. Once filming began, however, Ford was merciless  to Wayne, constantly undermining him. This psychological tactic was  designed to make Wayne start feeling some real emotions, and not to  be intimidated by acting alongside the likes of such seasoned  professionals as Thomas Mitchell (I) (qv).