 Thomas Mitchell (I) (qv) was originally cast as Daniel Webster.  While filming a carriage ride scene with the young actor Lindy Wade,  Mitchell lost control of the horses and was thrown from the  carriage. He suffered a fractured skull and was in the hospital for  17 weeks, but made a full recovery. Director William Dieterle recast  Edward Arnold in the role with one days notice. All of Daniel  Websters scenes in the movie had to then be re