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In 1960, Cleopatra, the most elaborate retelling of the story of
Anthony and Cleopatra, commenced filming with Richard Burton and
Elizabeth Taylor cast in the starring roles. Taylor was married to
singer Eddie Fisher, and Burton to actress Sybil Williams. Delays
plagued filming, and in the intervals Taylor and Burton became
embroiled in an increasingly public affair. 20th Century Fox, the
producing studio, viewed media coverage as free publicity, but events
spiraled out of control. When
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