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Disappointment with Universal-International's release strategy for Lonely Are the Brave

Factors that contributed to disappointing returns
12 June 1962 (B40 F26)

In this memo exchanged between Warren Cowan, John Friedkin, and Ed Lewis, Universal International's release strategy is questioned, particularly the decision not to open with a first run on Broadway in New York.
3 May 1962 (B40 F25)

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Rogers & Cowan prepared this list of factors that they feel may have contributed to the poor box office results of Lonely Are The Brave.
12 June 1962 (B40 F26)

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