How Elizabeth Taylor's Cleopatra Scandal Almost Broke 20th Century Fox!

This video tells the incredible story of how the production of Elizabeth Taylor's film 'Cleopatra' nearly bankrupted 20th Century Fox back in 1962. We'll take a look at the ambitious project, the scandal that erupted due to Taylor's relationship with Richard Burton, and the costly consequences of it all for the studio. We'll explore how the budget for the movie spiralled out of control, the press reports blaming Taylor for the misfortune, and how Fox was forced to sell off part of their backlot in order to recoup some of their losses. Finally, we'll discuss the nuisance lawsuit that was brought against Taylor and Burton due to their forbidden love. This is the shocking story of how Cleopatra almost destroyed 20th Century Fox.