Motion pictures and television have created subtle make-up problems that seem more closely related to the physics and chemistry of light, lenses, and film emulsions than to the cosmetic art. As the art has developed, experts have appeared, but none quite so odd as the Hollywood ‘fly man.’ Because grease paint is vitamin-rich and contains sugar, movie studio flies are attracted. So, while actors and actress await their cameras call, the ‘fly man’ brushes the insects from their faces, which the performers themselves dare not touch.