 Upon offering her the part, he gave her the sealed envelope in which he had placed the piece of paper with her name on it.Although the controversial film received mixed reviews, Lange was widely praised for her performance.While editing "The Postman Always Rings Twice", Graeme Clifford realized he had found the leading lady for his next film – his first as a director; a biographical film of actress Frances Farmer, whose disillusionment with Hollywood and chaotic family background led her down a tragic path.