issue prints (particularly for 1940s and later TV releases) were cut by  some 35 minutes and the soundtrack altered by the distributor, especially  during the final sequence where music was added contrary to director Lewis  Milestones wishes.  In 1980, before his death, Milestone asked Universal to  restore the film and remove the music to the final scene.  In 1998, about 30  minutes were reinstated to resemble the original 1930 cut, and Milestones  wishes were finally honored.