February 10, 1957 –
Allied Artists’ sci-fi film Not of This Earth, directed by Roger Corman and starring Paul Birch, Beverly Garland, and Morgan Jones, opened in US theaters on this date.
Paul Birch walked off the film before shooting was completed after having a physical confrontation with Roger Corman. He was quoted as saying, ” I am an actor, and I don’t need this stuff… To hell with it all! Goodbye!” According to co-star Beverly Garland, Birch objected to the fast pace of the film, the old-fashioned, uncomfortable hard plastic contacts he had to wear, and the film’s low-budget, which he considered beneath his status. As a result, Birch’s remaining scenes were shot with Lyle Latell doubling for Birch.
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