Her appeals for a U.
Silva could not be located on 7 June and it was reported that she had not been seen by her lawyer in Los Angeles for two weeks.
Silva accused Petker of failing to pay her salary, while he countered that he had suspended her for gaining a significant amount of weight.
Silva was a pin-up actress who was known primarily for her ample bosom.
The festival committee, however, were horrified that what they considered a vulgar and cheap publicity stunt had completely overshadowed the serious business of the fortnight, and Silva was asked to leave the festival.
The photocall turned into the story of the festival when Silva removed her top and posed cupping her bare breasts in her hands, while Mitchum played along.