[1925, explaining what he looked for in a "Ziegfeld Girl"] Beauty, of course, is the most important requirement and the paramount
asset of the applicant. When I say that, I mean beauty of face, form,
charm and manner, personal magnetism, individuality, grace and poise.
These are details that must always be settled before the applicant has
demonstrated her ability either to sing or dance. It is not easy to
pass the test that qualifies a girl for membership in a Ziegfeld
production, but I am frank to say that once she has done so, much of
the element of doubt is removed so far as the future success of her
career before the footlights is concerned.