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1 online resource (vii, 204 pages) : illustrations |
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text file |
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PDF |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-196) and index. |
| Contents |
We flutter to the flickers -- The look of life -- The look of (foreign) life -- Warner's, we have a problem -- Strangers in a strange land -- We're funny that way -- Past imperfect -- That sounds about right! -- Where did you get that frock? -- Epilogue: (Ad)dressing the present. |
| Summary |
""The 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 the characters. 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." In these films, wardrobe and costume design played a larger role in the film than that of 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 of the use of clothing in character design, the author provides examples and explanations about noteworthy characters who used their appearance to further their fame in early Hollywood films"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Clothing and dress in motion pictures.
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Costume design -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Characters and characteristics in motion pictures.
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Silent films -- United States -- History and criticism.
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Motion pictures -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Characters and characteristics in motion pictures. |
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Clothing and dress in motion pictures. |
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Costume design. |
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Motion pictures. |
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Silent films. |
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United States. |
| Chronological Term |
1900-1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Sigler, Lora Ann. Clothes make the character. Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2021] 9781476681856 (DLC) 2020055994 (OCoLC)1175678067 |
| ISBN |
9781476642161 (electronic bk.) |
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1476642168 (electronic bk.) |
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9781476681856 (paperback) |
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1476681856 (paperback) |
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