Bigger Than Life premieres in New York City in 1956. The Nicholas Ray thriller stars James Mason as a man addicted to cortisone. The film’s themes of addiction, conformity and malpractice make it controversial for the era and a flop on its release. However, the film is now considered a masterpiece.
This Day in Halloween: Nicholas Ray's thriller "Bigger Than Life" -- starring James Mason -- premieres in New York City in 1956. / Illustration by Alex Chan
