Kirk Douglas the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, which gave him a special scholarship. One of his classmates was Betty Joan Perske (later known as Lauren Bacall), who would play an important role in launching his film career. Bacall wrote that she "had a wild crush on Kirk," and they dated casually. Another classmate, and a friend of Bacall's, was aspiring actress Diana Dill, who would later become Douglas's first wife. During their time together, Bacall learned Douglas had no money, and that he once spent the night in jail since he had no place to sleep. She
Pope Joan (1972 film) In 2009 the film was re-edited and the previously unreleased footage was re-inserted. It was re-released under the title "She… Who Would Be Pope". Pope Joan (1972 film) Pope Joan is a 1972 American historical drama film based on the story of Pope Joan. Even though modern consensus generally disputes Pope Joan as legendary, in the film she is treated as fact. It was directed by Michael Anderson and has a cast which includes Liv Ullmann (in the lead role), Olivia de Havilland, Lesley-Anne Down, Franco Nero and Maximilian Schell. The soundtrack was composed by Maurice Jarre with additional choral