Definitions Of A "Stand-In"

Radio Record, 14 April 1938, Page 29

Definitions Of A "Stand-In"

PORDGHREGERARDUHEUDSRURRERSCUEUGEDCUEDERREDDDORGHEOPEDESSUAEOOOSCEOREDS RSPR SOR DECEOGRDODEEEEDUEREECREOREPEOEDSTOEL OFFICIALLY, a "stand-in" is the person who takes the _ star’s place while scenes are being lined up and lighted. But here are a few unofficial definitions offered on the set of "’Stand-In,’’ Walter Wanger’s comedy for United Artists, which co-stars Leslie Howard and Joan Blondel] :- ""Stand-ins get all the hot lights and none of the spotlights.’’-Leslie Howard. "When a star thinks she’s too inspired to perspire, the stand-in does it for her.’’-Joan Blondell (who plays one). "A stand-in is the wallflower who sits out all the dances when the music — starts.’’--Humphrey Bogart. "‘You’ve got to have someone to make you feel important on the set, so there are stand-ins.’"--Alan Mowbray.