The industry is still a 'creature of' the 1930s. [=it began in the 1930s and has not changed]
They say that these forests are filled with wild 'creatures'. [='beasts']
I'm a 'creature of habit'. [=I always do the same things in the same way]
(..) Great. That's great. Now, stop! Wonderful! Now, today you're not happy. - I'm hurt and... - Right, a creature of tragedy. Heartbroken, suffering. You're Anna Karenina. Shall I throw myself under the train? We'll see. For now, just wonderful, noble self-sacrifice. (..)1957 Funny Face
(..) - Now you are talking. - I'm not promising anything. - You don't have to. Runs around here Iike he owns the magazine. Lettie, remember that creature in the book shop? Get her up here. Order books. - A large order, so she can't refuse. - $ worth? Yes, $ worth if necessary. (..)1957 Funny Face