MARLON BRANDO WORLDS GREATEST ACTOR

Here is a period frock coat and vest worn by Marlon Brando in his portrayal of Napoleon Bonaparte in the 1954 Fox film “Desiree”.







Brando who has been referred to as perhaps the worlds greatest performer, is also known for his role as Stanley Kowalski in “A Streetcar Named Desire” and his Academy Award performance as Terry Malloy in “On the Waterfront”.



He is of course also remembered for his role as Vito Corleone in “The Godfather”.







Costumes for the film Desiree were designed by Rene Hubert. The film also starred the wonderful Jean Simmons and Merle Oberon.





A great piece of film history, which fits me too! ☺

Also from Desiree is this beautiful period wool gown of royal blue and purple with long train. Jean Simmons played the title role of Desiree as the love interest of Napoleon. Costumes again designed by Rene Hubert. This was a lavish production for 20th Century Fox studios and no expense was spared in this historical epic.

JULIE ANDREWS STAR!

Everyone’s favourite Maria and Mary Poppins, Julie Andrews portrayed the life of English theatre and musical star Gertrude Lawrence in the 1968 20th Century Fox film “Star!”

The film has a memorable soundtrack highlighting the days of English vaudeville of which Julie Andrews herself was a part of early in her career.



This World War 1 tan-coloured raw silk military ensemble with a fitted jacket and jodhpur pants was worn by Julie Andrews as she portrayed 'Gertrude Lawrence' in the comedy musical number 'Oh! It's a Lovely War'. Andrews is seen ruining the number for all the other chorus girls. Designer Donald Brooks was nominated for an Academy Award for 'Best Costume Design' for his work in this film.





This is wardrobe costume test from Western Costume Co showing Julie Andrews in costume.



And below is Julie Andrews wearing the costume in the scene from Star!

JANE WYMAN CLASSIC ELEGANCE

Jane Wyman was a wonderful character actress in film.

Best known for her films of the 1930s and 40’s, she received an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in “Johnny Belinda” in 1948. Other film classics include “Magnificent Obsession” and “All that Hevean Allows”.

Here is a beautiful ball gown of pink silk and lace with heavily detailed beading at the bodice designed by the legendary Edith Head. Jane Wyman wore this gown in the 1951 Paramount film “Here Comes the Groom”. Wyman starred opposite Bing Crosby in this musical comedy.



Jane Wyman was also remembered as being the first wife of Ronald Reagan and of course matriarch Angela Channing in the long running soap opera “Falcon Crest”.