Baby Face 1933 (Pre-Code) [ORIGINAL VERSION]

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Key Moment: 11:56
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Has the original speech by the cobbler to Lily which is the catalyst for her transformation:

The speech is the catalyst for Lily’s transformation: Cragg urges her to exploit her feminine power and leave town.

In the restored director’s cut, it maintains its original philosophical edge, quoting Nietzsche directly—“All life … is nothing more nor less than exploitation”

A woman, young, beautiful like you, can get anything she wants in the world. Because you have power over men. But you must use men, not let them use you. You must be a master, not a slave. Look here – Nietzsche says, "All life, no matter how we idealize it, is nothing more nor less than exploitation." That's what I'm telling you. Exploit yourself. Go to some big city where you will find opportunities! Use men! Be strong! Defiant! Use men to get the things you want!

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