Silver Screen (Nov 1939 - May 1940)

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a Woman Dangerous? them much thought and in trying to find the key to their reactions I read innumerable biographies of women whose enchantment made history. I've learned this. That human nature changes little through the centuries, and emotions remain the same; it is only our method of expressing them that varies. "A woman's femininity is her greatest lure. There never was a time when men did not fall for frills, daintiness, fragrance, curves — all the qualities in direct contrast to their own. Naturally, sex is of supreme importance; it enters into every human relationship, but men seldom like to discover it themselves. Mystery does its bit, too, and excitement that lurfes to conquest is fatal. Men have a limitless curiosity and a compelling yen to seek thrills amid dangers, if there is a reward waiting. "No, it is no one weapon that the dangerous woman uses. She must have infinite resources, because she must meet By Maude Cheatham every mood, every background, every challenge, and while many women are born with the come-hither qualities that attract men, others must cultivate them, but the result is the same. European men seek sweethearts, Americans like pals — companions to share their sports. In the Orient, women are toys — and slaves. "To herself, a woman's emotions are always important and she never wearies of studying them. The mad, hot chase for a man is the only outlet certain women have for self-expression. Maybe this all started when women were chattels, and the only means of gaining favors and privileges was to win over the 'head man!' "Of course," (Continued on page 64 ) Right: Dorothy being definitely dangerous, herself, in a love scene with Ray Milland. Below: "Americans like pals, companions to share their sports," explains Dorothy, "but, naturally, they realize sex i* of supreme importance."