From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 027 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Editorial
Summary: This piece discusses the trend of emphasizing the backs of female movie stars in Hollywood during the 1930s. It highlights how actresses invest time and money into perfecting their appearance to meet public expectations.
Hollywood Starlets and Their Beautiful Backs
(Original Title: 好莱坞电影星的背部修饰)
The obsession with the slimming and shaping of the back is a significant part of a woman’s poise, especially for movie stars. Sometimes they must show their backs on screen for millions to admire, hence they spare no expense in perfecting this trait. As a result, a trend arose in the USA celebrating the ‘beautiful back.’ Notably famous for her exquisite back is Kay Francis, whose back is always seamlessly bare in elegant attire. Contrary to this, is He’en Twelvetress, famous for her unique style, casting an enigmatic reflection of beauty without comparison. Twelvetress, despite her unconventional choices, leaves an impression of unmatched allure.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent