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Hepburn as a type we would not know.
Thus we discover in bringing groups into close contrast and in casting them in a specific period, locale and pursuit we have a dependable basis for judging star flexibility. Of course, such comparisons are probably odious to star fans but direct comparisons usually indicate unerringly mistakes in casting, revealing quickly whether or not the orchid can endear us to the moods and ideas furthered by iris or sunflower.
Now that we have cast a play delivered with a high degree of restraint on both sides, let us turn to a play and a principal role that was delivered with a minimum of restraint; specifically the late Jean Harlow's role in The Redheaded Woman.
The redhead's role called for brazen, go-getting sex as a lever to social recognition, which makes it doubtful if anyone but Miss Harlow could have delivered ; yet there are two stars, Rosalind Russell and Gail Patrick, who might do things with that role if they could be prevailed upon to forget themselves for an hour or so and go completely hussy.
Russell and Patrick both possess the innate quality that pulverizes male resistance, but whether they could give the redhead the thermal and dynamic qualities Miss Harlow did is a question. Which leaves the Madamoiselles Russell and Patrick where we found them, in a highly restricted casting area.
Runners-up for the Harlow role are Alice Faye, Joan Blondell and Dorothy Lamour, second choices because of the inflexibility of the redhead role itself, a factor that must always be kept in mind when judging suitability of types for given roles.
After we have satisfied ourselves as to kind of locale, period and pursuit a star can carry to role's and star's mutual advantage the next step is to determine star vitality, the degree to which he is sensitive or nonsensitive, cryptic or credulous, emotional or non-emotional, charitable or non-charitable. Here again the direct comparison is necessary if our conclusions are to mean anything.
However, before we proceed with any investigation of those qualities, let us clarify what we mean by charitable, sensitive, mystical, emotional, and vital.
First, non-charitable star types should not be con
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