A Room Full Of Crickets
Brooks was able to recreate the enchantment he created in the film The Producers, according to Warner Brothers. Early reviews of the film were mixed, though, and studio executives were concerned about how unfunny audiences perceived it to be. However, Brooks felt certain that the film would succeed; all that remained was for the general public to see it. Warner Brothers eventually consented to distribute the film, and early reviews thankfully showed them to be mistaken.
A Room Full Of Crickets
A Stingy Studio
Prior to the film’s debut, Brooks had a difficult time persuading the studio of the potential of the production. The head of distribution declared, “It’s just too vulgar for the American people.” The president John Calley said, “Let’s dump it and take a loss.” This is when it was determined that the film should be originally released in specific cities. Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York were among them. By the end of the summer, it had become the largest box office success for the company.
A Stingy Studio
