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Title: Clothes Make the Character : The Role of Wardrobe in Early Motion Pictures
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
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