Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_97 (role VARCHAR, year VARCHAR, director VARCHAR)
### Question:
What role does she play before 1942 with dorothy arzner directing?
### Answer:
SELECT role FROM table_name_97 WHERE year < 1942 AND director = "dorothy arzner"