The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-01
Vamps Are Gone But Now We HaDe The BEAUTIFUL BAD GIRLS!
Sophistication Marks Newest
 Star Roles
By DAN THOMAS 0 NEA Service Writer

H6llywood-What has happened to the old fashioned screen vamp? :? And, at the same time, one might ask the question regarding the in- nocent young leading lady.
 Both seem to have passed out Of the picture at about the same time, to be replaced by our modern leading lady with all the sweetness and charm of a Marguerite Clark combined with the more or less loose morals of a Theda Bara.
 Just what brought about this change seems to be bit uncertain. But one thing is quite definite the new arrangement apparently followed a new trend as set by real persons, rather than the public at large patterning themselves after reel characters.
 The day has passed when a man will fall for the obvious gestures Of the old-fashioned vamp. Neither is he interested in the naive girlish type. Still, a girl Is not consider ed exactly bad these days even though her morals are a bit loose as long as she is discreet in her actions.
 Consequently the Theda Baras, Nazimovas. Barbara LaMarrs, May Allisons, Marguerite Clarks and Lillian Gishes have disappeared from the screen.
 And in their places we find Greta Garbo, Norma Shearer, Marlene Dietrich, Tallulah Bankhead, Joan Crawford, Constance Bennett, Car ole Lombard, Claudette Colbert, Jean Harlow, Karen Morley, Ann Dvorak and others.
 Throughout Her entire career Garbo has at least touched on the shady side of life. l cant recall q single film in which she portrayed what might be regarded as a godd woman. Right at the start we found her drinking the dregs in "The Torrent" And in Grand Hotel' new life came to her when she found q new lover.
 During some years on the screen Norma Shearer's success was only mediocre until she came along as the reckless girl in "Diyorcee." Since then she has not been riding the crest of the wave. In every film since then --"Strangers May Kiss" "A Free Soul" Private Lives" and now Strange Interlude' -she has been ravishing and re- vealing, almost torch bearer for the double standard. And the fans have fiocked into her camp.
 Marlene Dietrich never had a chance to go straight in films in this country. She lost that chance by making such a hit as the Dad" dancer in Blue Angel" the Ger man made film which resulted in her present contract. Since then she has made Morocco" Dishon- Ored" and Shanghai Express" portraying the same type of char acter in each.
 Perhaps the secret of Tallulah Bahkhead's success on the screen can be attributed to the rather loose but still charming women she has portrayed. She has yet to appear in single production which could be stamped as first class. But with her three poor films she managed to build up a tremendous following.
 Joan Crawford started out to be a shady lady in her first film, Sally, Irene and Mary" However, virtue still was at a premium in those days so Joan met with dis aster while the hero and heroine went into their usual clinch in the final reel. However, both the hero and heroine of that picture long since have been forgotten while Joan has gone merrily on her way to dizzy heights.
 Connie. Bennett is another who has found that it doesn't pay to be good-at least not on the screen. Since her return to films about two years ago Connie has tasted noth- ing but success. Her slightest wish has been granted. And Connie certainly isn't a ,goody-goddy.
 Then there's Jean Harlow. Jean never has had what might be term