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THE ADULT AND THE CINEMA
and resolved to be a better friend to her. The First of the Few made me resolve to be more efficient at my work and to study more, whereas after seeing Pride and Prejudice I tried to be more sociable and pleasant with people.
I have never dreamt of a film but stars have figured in my dreams. The ones I can remember most vividly are Leslie Howard and James Mason.
I am 1 8 years old of British birth and parentage, work as a shorthand typist. My parents were both clerical workers.
65. Miss . . .
Age, 21. Sex, Female. Unmarried. Nationality, British. Profession, Cashier. Profession of Mother, Milliner. Profession of Father, Printer.
Question one. (Have films ever influenced you with regard to personal decisions or behaviour?)
In direct answer — Yes, but as far as I am concerned it was not the films themselves so much as the acting and personality of an actress, namely — Ann Sheridan.
For years I have been one of her greatest admirers, and have seen her in a great many films. I admire her 'Oomph', her wisecracks, and her inimitable way of handling men — so that they invariably fall for her.
Although I haven't actually tried to emulate her, I have occaisonally (occasionally) found myself doing things as she would, and thinking the way that I imagine she does. I used to be rather timid, and quite selfconscious, especially when in strange company, but since becoming so interested in Ann, and to put it rather crudely — taking a few tips from her — I have acquired a great deal more confidance and feel that I am having much more enjoyment out of life. I am not any different however, as regards morals — and although I know that in private life Ann is divorced I still do not entirely agree with people being divorced, especially more times than one.
In many films, the most recent being: Navy Blues, Juke Girl, Wings for the Eagle, The Man Who came to Dinner, Ann Sheridan has played parts calling for plenty of glamour, and has played them very well. I can state with perfect truth that since seeing these films I have become more experienced in the art of feminine love-making, and attractiveness. Once I proved this to myself by having success at a party to be held in honour of a Pilot who had recently won his wings in America, from where he had just returned. Before going
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