To return for a_ moment to "The Women," those responsible for this film seem to have no doubt as to the paramount importance of clothes in women's consciousness. The producers (they are, of course, men) tell us proudly that they have provided a fashion show for which more than one hundred striking coiffures were created, Two hundred and thirly-seven gowns were designed especially for the players and Miss Norma Shearer alone has twenty-four costume changes.
In. the fashion scene, three lady monkeys display gowns by Ade Even the animals—monkeys, does horses—are of the female sex and all photographs "and books used in the film are about or by women.
For another scone, very valuable Jewels were rented for the three Stars and a bodyguard had to follow the actresses about all day to see that no harm befell the gems. We are supposed to be duly impressed these facts, but 1, for one, think they are quite unnecessary. The film must stand of fall by its merits and, when you see it, you will probably agree with most' of us that it does stand firm and steady. "The Women" is a clever production.
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