This film would have been much more successful if it had been released in the 1960s, when Patricia Neal was still a recognizable name. But now? I would bet money that over 9 out of 10 film goers don't have a clue to who she is. Her tragic car accident made headlines in the 1950s, and she attempted a comeback in the 1960s that, at best, was minimally successful. Her marriage was practically unknown in the 50s and 60s, unlike the marriages of Marilyn Monroe, which were splattered all over the papers. Of course, Neal was a legitimate actress, so she did not depend on cheap publicity to make her films successful. However, there is nothing wrong economically with the cheap publicity angle. Now? Nobody Cares.
Review of To Olivia
