After its sneak-preview premiere showing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 22, 1967, the film was initially rumored to be shelved (due to its disastrous opening and other negative test screenings), but its strong word of mouth in the intervening months propelled it to be opened in more cities.After he police left, Dorothy walked in on Mimi putting the watch chain in a wall safe, and was dismayed to think that her father might be he murderer.At the Plaza, he meets his business associates for drinks in the Oak Room Bar (under he Everett Shinn murals).Maggio.Two of the film""s posters described he main stars (with their cast names) by quotes:BURT LANCASTER: "There was one thing he wouldn""t do.She also inquires: "Shall I be imprisoned?" Howard indicates that she might not be released on bail by the Attorney General in a murder case:Howard: It depends on what the charge is.