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What limitation did W.S. Van Dyke's quick directing style sometimes create in his films?

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W.S. Van Dyke W.S. Van Dyke (standing, right) directing Myrna Loy and William Powell during the filming of *The Thin Man* (1934); cinematographer James Wong Howe is on the left.

W.S. Van Dyke, an American film director often called "One Take Woody," was highly valued by studio executives for his ability to complete projects on time and under budget through a quick and casual shooting style.12

However, this efficient approach sometimes resulted in sloppy productions, and consequently, he never developed a signature style.2