Cleopatra was a BIG movie. It told the story of one of the most spectacular love affairs of all time — the tragic romance between Roman general Mark Antonyand Egyptian queen Cleopatra — and the film production matched the grandeur of the tale. It had lavish sets. Elaborate costumes. Thousands of extras. It ran more than three hours long. At the time, it was the most expensive film ever made. It won four Oscars, earned more money at the box office than any other movie in 1963, and still managed to lose tens of millions of dollars.But nothing about Cleopatra was bigger than its stars. Elizabeth Taylor, hailed as one of world’s most beautiful women, became the highest paid actress in Hollywood when she signed on to play the title role. Starring alongside her as Mark Antony was one of the most respected thespians of his time: Richard Burton.
Elizabeth Taylor's Love Nest
Elizabeth Taylor's Love Nest
Elizabeth Taylor's Love Nest
Cleopatra was a BIG movie. It told the story of one of the most spectacular love affairs of all time — the tragic romance between Roman general Mark Antonyand Egyptian queen Cleopatra — and the film production matched the grandeur of the tale. It had lavish sets. Elaborate costumes. Thousands of extras. It ran more than three hours long. At the time, it was the most expensive film ever made. It won four Oscars, earned more money at the box office than any other movie in 1963, and still managed to lose tens of millions of dollars.But nothing about Cleopatra was bigger than its stars. Elizabeth Taylor, hailed as one of world’s most beautiful women, became the highest paid actress in Hollywood when she signed on to play the title role. Starring alongside her as Mark Antony was one of the most respected thespians of his time: Richard Burton.