[Yaelle]

I’ve heard stories about Hitchcock. Come on, we all know women were forced to submit to casting couch stuff to get roles back then.

[edcoil]

“I’ve heard stories about Hitchcock. Come on, we all know women were forced to submit to casting couch stuff to get roles back then.”

Hollywood still does. The casting couch is alive and well.

[Antoninus]

Come on, we all know women were forced to submit to casting couch stuff to get roles back then.

Just back then? If anything, it's much worse today.

Actor Corey Feldman Says Pedophilia No. 1 Problem for Child Stars, Contributed to Demise of Corey Haim

[Prospero]

"back then"

You can bet, all things being equal when it comes to talent and looks, the actress with superior swallowing talent still gets the role.

What a delight it was losing sleep, yesterday, to get a chance to watch 24 hours of Lillian Gish on TCM, watching highlights of her 75 years in Hollywood.

They don't make 'em like that any more.

[Mr. K]

"I’ve heard stories about Hitchcock. Come on, we all know women were forced to submit to casting couch stuff to get roles back then."

Forced? or Willing to? There is a big difference, and I have a tiny suspicion it still happens today.

Even for intern roles in Washington

[SaraJohnson]

Women were terribly abused back then by powerful, sadistic perverts. Now boy actors are.