April 23, 1958 –
Orson Welles‘ noir thriller Touch of Evil, starring Charlton Heston and Janet Leigh, was released on this date.
Orson Welles initially despised the title Touch of Evil, having had nothing to do with its conception. Over the years, however, he grew to like it, and eventually considered it the best title out of all his films.
Janet Leigh’s agent initially rejected her participation in this film due to the low salary offered without even consulting the actress. Orson Welles, anticipating this, sent a personal letter to the actress, telling her how much he looked forward to their working together. Leigh, furious, confronted her agent telling him that getting directed by Welles was more important than any paycheck.
And so it goes
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