Oscar-winning actress Sally Field has shared a fascinating anecdote about her time working with Hollywood legend Robert Mitchum on the 1967 western film The Way West.
Field, who played the role of Mercy McBee in the film, revealed in a recent interview that she often struggled to understand Mitchum's conversations during filming. In an attempt to appear engaged, she would often pretend to listen and laugh along with him.
According to Field, Mitchum would often join her for downtime on set, but his words were incomprehensible to her. She joked that she 'didn't know if he was stoned or what' but attributed his slurred speech to a possible substance-induced haze.
Despite her difficulties understanding Mitchum, Field felt that he was being kind and accepting of her presence on set. In one memorable exchange, Mitchum allegedly told her 'You know, you're one of us,' which Field took as a genuine compliment.
Field's comments have sparked interest among fans of the classic film, with many taking to social media to share their own experiences of working with or admiring Mitchum's iconic performances.