The Matinee Idols Author:David Carroll From the Introduction: A matinee idol is a male entertainer whose appeal is primarily to the female sex. He need not be an Adonis nor even an especially handsome man, although he is usually both. It is not requisite that he be a dramatic genius; as a matter of fact, it really doesn't matter if he can act at all. What is requisite is that he be a... more »ble to whisper to the hearts of women, and to their libidos, in a voice that says "I am I; I attract you; never mind what I say or do, I am here before you and you cannot, no matter how hard you try, avoid me."« less