54 years ago, A Clockwork Orange (1971), directed by Stanley Kubrick, premiered in New York City, USA. | History of Cinema

Rare fact about Vivien Leigh’s 1939 hair and makeup test for “Gone with the Wind”: This early test was filmed before her final Scarlett O’Hara look was established, capturing Leigh with softer curls and lighter makeup than what the production ultimately chose. These tests were essential for director Victor Fleming and producer David O. Selznick, who were fine-tuning Scarlett’s transformation from ingénue to Southern icon. | History of Cinema