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THE ADULT AND THE CINEMA Profession of parents — father a lawyer (family military for
generations) Class — landed gentry but impoverished. Had 1 80 sittings with Freudian analyst. Eldest of 2 children. Type — narcissus and mildly paranoid.
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1 . I can truthfully say that films have influenced my behaviour in many walks of life. Not in love or divorce, for I don't consider myself old enough to be involved in serious decisions regarding these — and sincerely hope I shall never be faced with divorce! But as regards manners and fashion, my answer is a definite 'yes'. Let us begin with fashion. Without being egotistical, may I say that my figure and face closely resemble those of Deanna Durbin. Having decided on that point several years ago now, I proceeded to study Miss Durbin's actions, personality, and deportment. Not that I would allow any one's personality to influence my own, but I have found several instances in my life, where, faced with a decision, I thought to myself T wonder what Deanna would have done (or said) had she been placed under similar circumstances'. And this invariably led to my thinking the position over calmly and (I think) sensibly and being well pleased with the forthcoming result.
Regarding actions and deportment, I have watched Miss Durbin closely. The way she held her head as she was introduced to guests at her coming-out party in Three Smart Girls Grow Up; her graceful yet determined walk; her whole posture — these have influenced me greatly, and, I am sure, all to the good. As regards fashion, I model the majority of my wardrobe on the clothes Miss Durbin wears. I pride myself they suit me, and therefore I feel confident in myself (for surely you know how much nice clothes go towards a woman's poise and mannerisms!) Naturally, I do not copy the more, shall I say, 'elegant'? fashions of Miss Durbin — they would look out of place and inconsequential under the circumstances in which we live. But not only has Miss Durbin aided me to make my debut as a 'woman of the world'. Other films and film stars have helped me too. Going My Way made me realise more fully what an awe-inspiring and magnificent thing is religion — as did The Song of Bernadette. Gone with the Wind (as one example) showed to what great lengths a self-centred woman will go to satisfy her wretched self, and I thereby resolved never to let myself be eaten into by self-complacency. Claudia illustrated how a girl can rely
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