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The Pure Cinema on Instagram: "The film was not a financial success at first. MGM was planning to pull it back from theaters, but several theater owners persuaded them to keep showing the film. Many owners noticed increasing numbers of young adults attending the film. They were especially enthusiastic about watching the “Star Gate” sequence under the influence of psychedelic drugs. This helped the film to become a financial success. 🎬🍿"