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ease with which they fit into its life, the finesse with
which they succeed.

But the producer was speaking from his own
point of view. And being a straightforward, decent
man he probably has long been impervious toward
some of the more sordid aspects of homosexuahty
and show business.

Theatrical people have long been accustomed to
living by their own rules. They have established
themselves as an American royalty and, conse-
quently, are accustomed to having people jump when
they command. This applies to their love lives as
well as their careers.

Hollywood has at least three notorious directors
who, for years, have preyed on young people with
promises of careers in the movies—at a price. They
must share their beds. Who knows how many young
men have been twisted into homosexual paths be-
cause of their zeal to get into the movies.

Of course, the promises these men make are worth-
less. They tote their new discoveries to the studio,
arrange for photographic tests and tease them along
so long as their attraction lasts. It is seldom for
long. Within months, even weeks, they’ve discovered
another young fellow with whiter teeth, a better build,
more personality. They discard the old discovery