Odd habits, idiosyncrasies, or pet tricks of speech or gesture, have been the fortune of many a star and player in Hollywood's studios. Some of these are comedy traits. Some are highly individualistic mannerisms.
rank Morgan's hesitating stammer, for instance, "has helped make him one of the most popu} comedians of the day. No one can think of Robert Wüdheck, who appeared in "Broadway Melody of 1936," without thinking of his hilarious exposition of the art of snoring.
Reginald Owen's tricky laugh isis infectious that millions have joined him in it, and it is literally his trade mark to-day. Similarly, the cynical laugh of Helen Flint. who plays ise girls," has been her fortune.
Wallace Beery's drawling "Aw" in embarrassing situations as he tries in his lumbering way to explain, is one of the very best of several comedy traits. Harpo Marx's whistle, in which he tries to say things. is a certain laugh-getter.
William Powell's polite drawl and lift of the eyebrow have endeared
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