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@tsaxpin

nouvelle vague and old hollywood
twt: randomharvestt

This elegant gown, masterfully crafted by the renowned designer Travis Banton, made its dazzling debut on Kay Francis, who portrayed Donna Lucia d’Alvadorez in the adaptation of Brandon Thomas’ beloved play, Charley’s Aunt. Although the audience saw it in black and white, its true color was revealed the following year when it graced Rita Hayworth as Sally Elliott in the film My Gal Sal.

Costume Credit: veryfancydoilies

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cor-ardens

1. Mädchen in Uniform (Leontine Sagan, 1931) 2. Olivia (Jacqueline Audry, 1951)

first screenshot by @marypickfords because i can’t find those exact subtitles right now and i like how it’s translated

“I had to learn that a good actor, like an iceberg, reveals only a small part of his ability on the surface. You suggest; you don’t serve on a platter. You hold back. You don’t expose it all to view. That’s the way to put the audience’s imagination to work.” - Lilli Palmer (1975). “Change lobsters, and dance: an autobiography”.

Lilli Palmer as Iduna in Feuerwerk (1954).

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gatutor

Kay Francis-William Powell "Viaje de ida" (One way passage) 1932, de Tay Garnett.