| I think Day as Ruth Etting showed that she could play a calculating, manipulative person who will use someone, even marry him, to further her career, even though she later realizes the pitfalls of this kind of plan of action. While Ruth Etting had her singing talent, Dolly has humor to pad some of her more aggressive machinations. Day might not have been perfect casting, but so many different women have played her over the years. The wonderful writing of her character gives some wide lattitude, and the humor of Dolly really makes her seem real, palatable and a fun person to spend a few hours with. |
