matinée idol
matinée idol · matinée idols
A star of movies, often male, who is adored by his many fansA star of movies, often male, who is adored by his many fans; used primarily in the 1940s-1960s.
Meaning
1 senses(dated)A star of movies, often male, who is adored by his many fans; used primarily in the 1940s-1960s.
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