Because of its then-shocking subject matter, this film was given a pre-MPAA-rating advisory by the MPAA, which prohibited anyone under the age of 18 from attending. This was the equivalent of an X (later NC-17) rating. By today's standards, the film is tame enough that, when shown on Turner Classic Movies, it's rated TV-PG.
Geraldine Page, in a magazine interview shortly before her death, said the make-up artists and hairdressers spent hours on her face and hair to obtain the 'look' of a beautiful, albeit, aging movie star. Page thought this glamorized version of Alexandra wasn't right for the part, since Alexandra Del Lago was an alcoholic and drug user, but Page admitted she felt it was the best she ever looked in her entire life.
Geraldine Page was nominated for the 1960 Tony Award for best actress in a drama and re-created her role in this movie.
Stars Geraldine Page and Rip Torn were married in 1963, one year after this film was released. They had performed together in the Broadway version of "Sweet Bird of Youth". They remained married until her death in 1987.
The unusual four-door convertible is a Chrysler Imperial Parade Phaeton. There were three made, and according to a Wikipedia entry, the color scheme matches at what the time was the Los Angeles car.
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