30. Male stars had to exude the public image of gentlemen
Female stars weren’t the only ones controlled by the studio. The male stars were expected, at all times, to present the image of debonair gentlemen to the public. If they became embroiled in anything unseemly in their personal lives, such as a divorce or an affair, this would have to be covered up and could affect their standing with the studio.
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