 Rosenberg wanted the cast to internalize life on a chain gang and banned the presence of wives on set . After Joy Harmon arrived on location , she remained for two days in her hotel room , and wasn 't seen by the rest of the cast until shooting commenced . Despite the directors ' intentions , the scene was ultimately filmed separately . Rosenberg instructed an unaware Harmon of the different movements and expressions he wanted . Originally planned to be shot in half a day , Harmon 's scene took three . For the part of the scene featuring the chain gang , Rosenberg substituted a teenage cheerleader , who wore an overcoat . 
