Which legendary actress's portrayal of Cleopatra in a 1963 film inspired countless Egyptian queens that Halloween?

One of the most expensive movies ever made at the time, Cleopatra was a huge hit in its day. Unfortunately, it's one of those films that hasn't aged all well. From today's more evolved vantage point, the casting of a white actress in the role of a character of color is downright cringeworthy, to say the least.

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