On This Day: July 17, 1981 – Arthur Premiered in Theaters

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On This Day: July 17, 1981 – Arthur Premiered in Theaters.

On this day July 17, 1981, the romantic comedy Arthur premiered in theaters. Directed by Steve Gordon and starring Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli, and John Gielgud, the film followed a wealthy and frequently drunk millionaire who is torn between true love and an arranged marriage designed to keep his fortune.

Produced on a budget of 7 million dollars, Arthur became a massive box office success, earning 95.5 million and...
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