Picture Play Magazine (Mar-Aug 1926)

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19 Most in a Man variously on this subject, but nearly all agree man that make a woman like or dislike him. Wooldridge The qualities Norma Talmadge likes best could be summed up in the Golden Rule. "Cheerfulness at all times and tolerance toward others," she says. "Life has its happiness and its sorrows," she continued, "and the man who is kindly under the most trying conditions commands the respect of the opposite sex. Sometimes, when things seem to go wrong, it is easy to lose that cheerfulness. It is then that character has its biggest test." Greta Nissen says that, to her mind, there are four deadly sins of etiquette. These, small and insignificant though they may seem, set off the real gentleman from the commonplace. "I could never admire a man who does not remove his hat when he speaks to a woman," Miss Nissen says. "All men, I believe, know it is the proper thing to do, yet many do not remember. It is surprising to notice how many men, cultured and kind though they seem, are too careless or thoughtless to remove their hats when speaking to women. "Nor can I respect a man who talks with a cigarette, cigar, or pipe in the corner of his mouth. Not to remove it shows the utmost discourtesy. And any man who neglects to pull out a chair for a lady at" table stamps himself as lacking in politeness. He may be the kindest person in the world, yet this little inattention indicates thoughtlessness. The same is true of a man who fails to assist a lady with her coat or wrap. "Last of all, I could never admire a man who does not rise when a lady enters the room. This, to me, is the greatest crime of all. It is so small a courtesy, and requires so little effort.. Yet, few men realize the tremendous feeling of gratitude and pleasure a woman derives from it." Pola Negri declares that she has no respect for an adventurer or for any one of his ilk. She says, "Strong character and good principles are the chief attributes that attract me to a man and command my interest in him. I notice a man's eyes first. They indicate, what he is. Beauty has nothing to do with it, but I look at them to see if I can discern intelligence, kindliness, and fineness. Mentality and quality are above everything. Handsomeness counts for nothing without these, although from an aesthetic point of view, I look for cleanliness, neatness, and good taste in apparel. I prize sincere courtesy very highly. I'd far rather have a man speak pleasantly to me than send me gorgeous Eleanor Boardman likes perfect frankness. Aileen Pringle prefers a daring man; Florence Vidor wants her favorite to have a sense of humor. flowers. It is the spirit behind small courtesies and little gentle acts that wins my re-? gard — never lavish gifts." This from Bebe Daniels : • "His eyes, first of all ! They really can't fool much, if you look at them closely. I know that the greatest crooks can present the most guileless countenances, and look you squarely in the eye while they lie like Arab guides. Still, I believe that eyes do offer an index to character." I do not attempt, however, to catalogue every one I meet, and I hope others do not always mentally attempt to classify me. "I notice it if a man has ambition — if he is trying to achieve a worth-while goal. That makes him much more interesting. I notice whether he is narrow or broad-minded — that is important. I notice if he is interested in things that interest others. And sometimes, if he isn't interesting, the thing I'm most apt to notice is some other man !" Leatrice Joy stresses thoughtfulness. "A man who is thoughtful is essentially unselfish," she says. "I don't mean the sort of person that sprains his imagination trying to anticipate every wish of the woman he is trying to please. I refer to the type of man who is considerate of others because it is his nature to be that way, and not because he is trying to gain the favor of some particular person." Continued on page 100 Dorothy Mackaill likes a kindly man. Carmel Myers wants admiration. Marie Prevost admires dependability.