box often experienced prejudice in a male-dominated industry, especially hurtful when perpetrated by another woman. jean simmons had her replaced on "so long at the fair" (1950), and kay kendall unsuccessfully attempted to do the same with "simon and laura" (1955). many producers questioned her competence to direct large-scale feature films, and while the press was quick to note her position as one of very few women directors in the british film industry, their tone tended to be condescending rather than filled with praise.