I saw Kim Hunter interviewed about the making of this classic. She said that everyone on the lot tried to gain access to the set for the final scene. They all watched as Davis climbed the stairs to her bedroom. A stunned silence remained after she passed through the door. Moments later, Davis stepped back through the door and asked the director if Max Steiner was to do the score for the picture. He said that he thought so. Davis didn't like her acting to be underscored by emotional music and said, "Well, either I go through that door or Max Steiner goes through it but we're goddamn sure not going thought it together!
Review of Dark Victory
