Clothes Make the Character : The Role of Wardrobe in Early Motion Pictures
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| Title: | Clothes Make the Character : The Role of Wardrobe in Early Motion Pictures |
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| Description: | 'Clothes make the man'(or woman). This is especially true in early Hollywood silent films where a character's appearance could show an immense number of different things about them. For example, Theda Bara's role in A Fool There Was (1915) was known for her revealing clothing, seductive appearance, and being the first'Vamp.'Wardrobe and costume design played a larger role in silent films than in modern movies. The character's clothes told the audience who they were and what their role was in the movie. In this in-depth analysis, the author provides examples and explanations about noteworthy characters who used their appearance to further their fame. |
| Authors: | Lora Ann Sigler |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | Silent films--United States--History and criticism, Motion pictures--United States--History--20th century, Characters and characteristics in motion pictures, Clothing and dress in motion pictures, Costume design--United States--History--20th century |
| Categories: | PERFORMING ARTS / Film / History & Criticism, DESIGN / Textile & Costume |
| Database: | eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
| Abstract: | 'Clothes make the man'(or woman). This is especially true in early Hollywood silent films where a character's appearance could show an immense number of different things about them. For example, Theda Bara's role in A Fool There Was (1915) was known for her revealing clothing, seductive appearance, and being the first'Vamp.'Wardrobe and costume design played a larger role in silent films than in modern movies. The character's clothes told the audience who they were and what their role was in the movie. In this in-depth analysis, the author provides examples and explanations about noteworthy characters who used their appearance to further their fame. |
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| ISBN: | 9781476681856 9781476642161 |
