 As originally shot, the script contained a sizable role for  Rita Hayworth (qv). When, however, it was decided that Theres  Always a Woman" was to be the first of a series, the studio  eliminated Hayworths role rather than have a third major character  who, like Blondell and Douglas, would be committed to the series. In  the event, Blondell withdrew from the planned series, and all but  thirty seconds of Hayworths role landed on the cutting