32. Contracted actors often took acting and voice lessons
Louis B. Mayer said, “All I ever looked for was a face. If someone looked good to me, I’d have him tested. If a person looked good on film, if he photographed well, we could do the rest.” This looks-over-ability approach led to many non-actors being signed to major studios. Therefore, it was common for these young stars to be sent to acting and voice lessons.
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