The second clip from Rose Marie was fairly uncomfortable to watch which I am sure was the intent, to feel her own level of discomfort. It depicted to me a struggle that continues in present day. Here is a woman of substance who seems to have a standard of how one conducts themselves and who actually has talent (however unappreciated in this atmosphere). She does know what usually washes in this type of joint but she does not seem willing to placate the audience with the usual, even if it makes her the least popular person in the room. There is a large level of admiration in Sgt. Bruce's eyes. She is much more than the average saloon girl in that moment and while she may not be noticed by anyone else other than being a nuisance, she has impressed Sgt. Bruce with her display of standards and going down with her dignity than staying afloat and compromise.
