
In the late ’50s and early ’60s, Novak, aged 92, emerged as the world’s leading box office attraction, largely due to films that are now regarded as classics like “Picnic” (1955) directed by Joshua Logan, “The Man with the Golden Arm” (1955) by Otto Preminger, George Sidney’s “Pal Joey” (1957), and most notably, Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” (1958), where she delivered an exceptional performance as dual characters.
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During the late ’50s and early ’60s, Novak, now 92 years old, achieved worldwide fame as the top box office star, thanks in part to timeless films such as “Picnic” (1955) directed by Joshua Logan, “The Man with the Golden Arm” (1955) under Otto Preminger’s direction, George Sidney’s “Pal Joey” (1957), and of course, Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece “Vertigo” (1958), in which she portrayed two characters that showcased her best work.