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LANA TURNER GLAMOUR GIRL
I was recently lucky enough to find this wonderful period costume as worn by Lana Turner in the MGM film “Diane” (1956). This second Lana Turner costume I am thrilled to have from this MGM film was...
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MITZI GAYNOR THE I DON'T CARE GIRL
Mitzi Gaynor is a much loved musical film, theatre and television performer. She has beautifully acted and danced in a number of film musical classics including my favourites of "There's No Business...
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CARY GRANT CLASSIC STYLE
Born Archibald Alexander Leach, Cary Grant has always been known for his distinctive voice and good looks. He will always be remembered as the debonair leading man with not only charm but great...
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ORSON WELLES DIRECTOR ACTOR SCREEWRITER PRODUCER
Orson Welles did it all. He worked in the mediums film, theatre, television and radio and sustained fame and success in each. His voice was perfect for radio and his personality for his film roles. He...
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JENNIFER JONES IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING
"For those who believe in God, no explanation is necessary. For those who do not, no explanation is possible" SONG OF BERNADETTEHere is a very special item that I was recently lucky to acquire. It is a...
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GRETA GARBO THE ULTIMATE STAR
She was born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson. To the screen loving public however she was simply known as GARBO.A major star of the silent era and the MGM period of the 1930's and early 40's, Garbo gained her...
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DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY
Douglas Fairbanks, Sr is considered to be one of the earliest of the film greats and has on many occasions been referred to as The King of Hollywood. This was until Mr Gable came along to usurp his...
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JANE GREER FEMME FATALE
Jane Greer was a film actress who despite making less than 30 films in her career, is remembered for roles in film noir classics and for playing the femme fatale.The most important of her films are...
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JUDY GARLAND THE HARVEY GIRLS
Here is a wonderful wedding gown worn by Judy Garland in the much-loved 1946 MGM musical classic “The Harvey Girls”. The gown is a creme-colored (Hollywood white) silk wedding gown with ornate puffy...
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JUDY HOLLIDAY NOT BORN YESTERDAY!
Here is a beautiful 1940’s dress worn by Judy Holliday in the 1949 MGM film classic “Adam’s Rib”. The film was written by Ruth Gordon and Garson Kanin and directed by George Cukor. It starred Spencer...
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ROBERT TAYLOR THE MAN WITH THE PERFECT PROFILE
This navy jacket with military braiding and buttons was worn by Robert Taylor in the 1936 MGM film “The Gorgeous Hussy”. Directed by Clarence Brown, the film also starred Joan Crawford. The film tells...
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RICHARD BURTON WELSH ICON GREAT STAR
Here is a wonderful period robe worn by the legendary Richard Burton in the 1956 United Artists picture “Alexander the Great”. Costumes for the film were designed by David Ffolkes. This full-length...
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GLADYS SWARTHOUT VOICE OF AN ANGEL
Gladys Swarthout was an American mezzo- soprano opera singer who had a wonderful stage career in operatic roles and recitals and who for time attempted a career in film and radio.In fact Gladys starred...
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ANNE BAXTER ALL ABOUT ANNE
Anne Baxter was an American actress who has appeared in very memorable and much loved films including All About Eve in 1950 and The Ten Commandments in 1956.I have three wonderful costumes worn by this...
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LESLIE CARON THANK HEAVEN FOR LESLIE!
French born actress Leslie Caron is a much loved film actor and dancer who has appeared in some of the most memorable MGM musicals.Discovered by another MGM performer, Gene Kelly, Caron started life as...
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MERLE OBERON QUEENIE TO MY FRIENDS
Indian born Merle Oberon is arguably Hollywood’s first Indian Actress. Born in India, she obscured both her birth lineage which was probably part Eurasian by claiming she was born in the Australian...
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NINA FOCH A DUTCH BORN AMERICAN IN PARIS
This full length period lavender gown was worn by Nina Foch in the Cecil B. DeMille 1956 epic, The Ten Commandments in which she played Bithia, Pharaoh's sister who found the baby Moses in the...
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KATHARINE HEPBURN “Christopher Columbus…..what riches!”
This period blue check wool day dress was worn by Katharine Hepburn in the original and loved 1933 RKO film version of “Little Women”.Costume were designed by Walter Plunkett.Everyone who appreciates...
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GLORIA SWANSON READY FOR HER CLOSE UP”
“I am big…it’s the pictures that got small”… Norma DesmondSunset Boulevard is undoubtedly a film noir classic and is considered to be one of the most noteworthy films in American cinema...
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LANA TURNER MGM GLAMOUR GIRL
From the 1955 MGM period drama, “Diane” comes this magnificent champagne velvet pearl-encrusted period court gown worn by Lana Turner and designed by Walter Plunkett.The costume is comprised of a...
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