The movie deal was finalized. Hardy, aside from being a screenwriter and investor, also retained the rights as the second producer. The remaining matters were left to MGM and director Hitchcock to handle.
Two days later, both parties finalized the details and signed the contract.
...
Elizabeth Taylor was dressed in shorts and a T-shirt, sitting on the backyard grass. In the past, her mother would never have allowed her to do this.
But now she had a reason, immersing herself in the role.
Taylor held a revolver, which she had persuaded her mother to buy for her. It was a real gun, but Sarah hadn't given her any bullets.
The gun was pointed at a large tree in front of her, and Taylor pursed her lips.
"He killed my parents and siblings. I want to kill him with my own hands!" This was a line from the movie, and Taylor was searching for Matilda's feelings.
Phew! She put down the gun.
Taylor sighed.