April 27, 1922 –
Fritz Lang’s Dr Mabuse, der Spieler (some have called it the first film-noir,) premiered in Berlin, Germany on this date.
Fritz Lang originally wanted the actress portraying Venus to be completely nude. When the first take was completed, he didn’t like how the woman’s pubic hair looked, and ordered her to shave it off. The actress indignantly refused, sending Lang into a tantrum. Eventually, a compromise was reached when a small strip of cloth was draped over the offending hair.
And so it goes
The Haus of Dcaligari 