Based on Vladimir Nabokov’s ‘unfilmable’ novel of the same name, Stanley Kubrick’s Lolita follows the story of the unfortunate Humbert Humbert (James Mason) and his obsession with a 14 year old Dolores ‘Lolita’ Haze (Sue Lyon). After a nationwide search, 14 year old Lyon, beat known actress Hayley Mills for the role. The film also stars Acadamy Award winner Shelley Winters and legendary British character actor Peter Sellers. Lolita was nominated for four Golden Globe Awards and won one, with Sue Lyon receiving Most Promising Newcomer. Lolita was released by MGM on 13 June 1962.