'Victim' trivia and fun facts

The word "queer"

The word "queer" is used in two contexts in this movie. Firstly in "Queer Street" meaning to be in difficulties, particularly financial. Secondly in the whitewash daub on the garage door "FARR IS QUEER" meaning he is gay.

The word "homosexual"

This was the first English language film to use the word "homosexual".

Said no

Many performers refused roles in this film because of the subject matter.