Clothes Make the Character: The Role of Wardrobe in Early Motion Pictures
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| Management number | 233307888 | Release Date | 2026/06/27 | List Price | $12.55 | Model Number | 233307888 | ||
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"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. Read more
| ASIN | B08W3JF1YB |
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| XRay | Not Enabled |
| ISBN13 | 978-1476642161 |
| Language | English |
| File size | 13.3 MB |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
| Publisher | McFarland |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| Print length | 394 pages |
| Accessibility | Learn more |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Publication date | February 4, 2021 |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
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