I agree that the clip exhibits a brighter perspective. Through the use of lavish costumes and sets, the public is transported to a place where there aren't hardships.
Movies were made to entertain; a distraction from the hard times people were going through. They were light hearted and without a heavy plot.
If the movie had been made pre-code the actress' costume may have been more risque and she may have been changing clothes in the dressing room rather than just smelling flowers.
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I agree that the clip exhibits a brighter perspective. Through the use of lavish costumes and sets, the public is transported to a place where there aren't hardships.
Movies were made to entertain; a distraction from the hard times people were going through. They were light hearted and without a heavy plot.
If the movie had been made pre-code the actress' costume may have been more risque and she may have been changing clothes in the dressing room rather than just smelling flowers.