"The Pirate" (1948) had already developed a cult following overseas by the 1960s even though the movie was a flop when it was released.
In 1964, When Judy Garland performed in Australia, a mention of the title brought a round of applause from the audience. Garland joked to her fans 'You must be the only ones who saw it.'
(Source: IMDb)
P.S: On this day, 78 years ago, "The Pirate" (1948) premiered at Montréal, Canada.
The six bedroom house was situated at 735 north rodeo drive, and it was one of the oldest farmhouses in Beverly hill. The couple moved there in 1944 when Gene was still in the navy