It was W. C. Fields who hated to appear in the same scene with a child, a dog, or a plunging neckline - because nobody in the audience would be looking at him. Jennifer Aniston has the same problem in this movie even when she's in scenes all by herself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote suggests that certain elements like children, dogs, or revealing clothing distract audiences from the main performer. It implies that actors like Jennifer Aniston face similar attention struggles in films.
- In plain terms
- Certain things distract the audience from the main actor.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware of what draws attention away from your performance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What distracts you most in a movie?
- How do you judge a performer's presence?
Another view
This view oversimplifies how audiences engage with different types of content.
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