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Subject: Re: female voice-over
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Date: 9 Apr 91 18:22:30 GMT
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In article <1991Apr5.220612.13190@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu>, lputnam@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Lee P Putnam) writes:
> Can anyone out there name a film in which the trailer had a female
> narrator?  I'm trying to find at least one 'mainstream' movie in which
> this is the case, but have found none.  Which, of course, can lead to
> the discussion of why this true...

Having worked in the film business, I can tell you why males
predominate the "Mainstream" trailer voiceovers.  The producers work
under the assumption that when a male voice 'orders' you to see this
film, that you will feel the authority a little more, and see the
film.  By contrast, most adult film trailers feature female voices,
who 'seduce' (the predominantly male) audience into seeing the film or
renting the tape.

Mike