The motion picture made in Hollywood, if it is to create art at all, must do so within such strangling limitations of subject and treatment that it is a blind wonder it ever achieves any distinction beyond the purely mechanical slickness of a glass and chromium bathroom.

Summary

This quote criticizes the limitations faced by Hollywood films in terms of subject matter and artistic expression. It suggests that due to these constraints, it is remarkable that some movies manage to transcend mere technical brilliance and achieve artistic distinction. The comparison to a "glass and chromium bathroom" implies that while Hollywood films may be visually impressive, they often lack depth and originality in their content and execution.

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