Which of the following is true of John Huston's experimental golden hue in the film Reflections in a Golden Eye?

A. It created a tonal shift in the film that ultimately worked contrary to the intentions of the filmmaker.
B. It created the faded-photograph sepia tone that so many cinematographers seek as the most desirable color for portraying period pieces.
C. It was released without the golden effect as studio heads feared it would turn off the audience.
D. It desaturated the characters to the point that their skin began to look metallic, and so Huston dropped the effect.


Answer: C

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