likable Mexican actor, a star of silent films, was tortured in his talkie period, playing a series of exotic roles for which he was unsuited -- an Indian, an American Indian, etc. But this was the worst -- having to wear a skin head, a long braid and makeup to play a Chinese immigrant in old San Francisco. less

Ramon Novarro (center) in "The Son-Daughter" (1932). This likable Mexican actor, a star of silent films, was tortured in his talkie period, playing a series of exotic roles for which he was unsuited -- an ... more

Demi Moore in 'Striptease', 1996. The movie was supposed to be a comedy, but Moore approached her strip scenes as though they were as akin in importance as world peace and the fate ofnations. A colossal misfire. less

Demi Moore in 'Striptease', 1996. The movie was supposed to be a comedy, but Moore approached her strip scenes as though they were as akin in importance as world peace and the fate of nations. A colossal ... more