Gossip Friday: The Perfect Man

From November 1936:

Virginia Bruce, who is seen with filmland’s most eligible young men, enjoys a variety of escorts, because, she says, “No one man combines all the qualities I like.”

The perfect escort, according to the Hollywood actress, would have to possess the best points of the men. She lists them:

Robert Taylor to make all the other girls jealous.

Jack Dempsey for protection.

Clark Gable for his manly characteristics.

Noel Coward for his wit.

Fred Astaire as a dancing partner.

George Bernard Shaw for his intelligent conversation.

William Powell for his spontaneous good humor.

James Stewart for his lack of affectation.

Cesar Romero for his polished manners.

Francis Lederer for his charm.

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Well now, that would be quite the man…