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“The villainous Claudette Colbert played in “The Sign of the Cross” bathed in milk, requiring her to sit under bright light in the smelly, spoiled liquid. Shooting was continually halted as the milk receded below the level of Claudette´s breasts, and the stench reached such a state that Claudette pronounced “Well, it´s supposed to be a cheesecake shot, isn´t it?” One woman´s suffering turned out to be many women´s treat: The scene inspired the invention of bubble bath, giving regular women a touch of luxury.”

The 50 Most Unforgettable Actresses of the Studio Era: Leading Ladies

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