On this day in 1958, M-G-M released CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. Directed by RICHARD BROOKS from the play by TENNESSEE WILLIAMS, this tale of Southern family dysfunction is one of the all-time great examples of sub-text being as prominent as actual text. The all-star cast featured ELIZABETH TAYLOR, PAUL NEWMAN, BURL IVES and JUDITH ANDERSON. Nominated for six Academy Awards.