doi:10.7916/d8-ns2m-mt76Oral history interview with Mary Astor, 1971Astor, Mary, 1906-1987oral historiesmixed materialActressesMotion picturesActingMotion pictures--Production and directionAstor, Mary, 1906-1987Work in early talking pictures, 1930; roles in "The Maltese Falcon," "Dodsworth," "Meet Me In St. Louis," others; atmosphere on sets of films; recollections of work relationships with various other actors, directors; pluses and minuses of studio system