Cinema: The New Pictures, Sep. 4, 1944

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Gypsy Wildcat (Universal) shows bosomy Maria Montez once more exerting her peculiarly effective brand of animal magnetism. But one thing is new in this overdressed spectacle. Instead of South Sea Islanders or Arabians, Miss Montez is surrounded by gypsies and feudal barons. However, she still weaves her torso in the same seductive fashion, eyes muscular Jon Hall with the same old sultry yearning. To show his gratitude, Hall swims moats. Most original use of Technicolor: a close-up in which the entire screen is pink with Miss Montez' heaving breast.

Maria Montez is rapidly becoming Hollywood's most proficient actress in this type of art. She plays at being a siren with the delight of a little girl playing house. So boundless is her joy in her work that even a cinecynic can hardly help catching some of it.

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