 The plays writers, Howard Lindsay (I) (qv) and  Russel Crouse (qv), and Clarence Day (qv)s widow were on the  set and were given veto power on all aspects of the film. According  to author David Chierichetti (qv), Mrs. Day approved  Irene Dunne (qv)s characterization and even lent some jewelry  that belonged to the real Vinnie.