July 27, 1984 –
Warner Bros. gift to an unsuspecting world, Purple Rain, starring Prince, opened on this date.
Morris Day apparently had a substance abuse problem throughout production, and was high during most of filming. He often had to be almost literally dragged out of his room to the set.
(you may put your arms down now, dab your eyes, and resume your day.)
The Haus of Dcaligari 