June 8, 1950 –
The Asphalt Jungle, the superb film noir directed by John Huston, was released on this date.
During the production, Walter Huston came to Hollywood for his son John Huston’s 44th birthday party. Two days later, with John at his side, the legendary actor of stage and screen died of heart failure at age 66.
The Haus of Dcaligari 