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Post by intrepid37 on Aug 5, 2023 22:16:05 GMT
Doris Dowling in a blue wetsuit:  I didn't know Doris Dowling ever swam with Rodney Dangerfield. |
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Post by sepiatone on Aug 6, 2023 15:57:13 GMT
 Most likely that was Enzo Biliotti in a scene from the 1950 film Hearts At Sea. Not really sure. Sepiatone |
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Post by NoShear on Aug 6, 2023 16:13:32 GMT
Most likely that was Enzo Biliotti in a scene from the 1950 film Hearts At Sea. Not really sure. Sepiatone Soupy Sales silliness/Ivan Tors scuba: Birds Do iT (1966) |
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Post by NoShear on Aug 9, 2023 15:56:57 GMT
Oh, woe! Morse drove out of my life for the final time last night. I was in my jammies, but he was aptly attired for the event.
 I can certainly sympathize, BunnyWhit: I've already cancelled one appointment to see Doc Martin in his said final season as I don't want to expend all the episodes. |
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Post by Andrea Doria on Aug 9, 2023 17:25:38 GMT
I know this isn't Fair Isle, but what a great sweater vest as part of a really nice outfit:
Plus it reminded me of the Honeysuckle Weeks crush I had during the show's run because she was cool, cute and, my God, what an awesome name.
"Why are you dating her?"
"I love her name."
"That's a stupid reason to date someone."
"I don't care."
It's always been my dream that Honeysuckle Weeks and Benedict Cumberbatch would become an item.
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Post by Fading Fast on Aug 19, 2023 4:57:31 GMT
The French beret is often the go-to topper in classic Hollywood movies to turn an actress into a mysterious spy, or to show she's confident and independent or that she's simply adorable as all heck. Give the French credit, their "stupid little hat" is a truly timeless icon. It is absolutely amazing how many actresses, in how many movies have worn one.
Veronica Lake
Gale Storm (as an aside, she has one of the best names ever)
Glenda Farrell
Garbo, of course.
Lizabeth Scott
Ella Raines (swoon)
Fay Dunaway, she never looked better.
Niina Foch
Lauren Bacall, Bogie never stood a chance.
Norma, just for NoShear.
And finally, Ms. Davis.
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Post by sagebrush on Aug 19, 2023 13:24:50 GMT
More wearers of the French Beret:
Marlene Dietrich
Marilyn Monroe
Janet Leigh
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Post by Fading Fast on Aug 19, 2023 13:39:22 GMT
⇧ Those are great pics. Janet Leigh really rocks the look.
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Post by jamesjazzguitar on Aug 19, 2023 16:48:37 GMT
A beret didn't help William Fawley look classy in The Princess Comes Across. (Lombard \ MacMurray film TCM showed yesterday).
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Post by NoShear on Aug 19, 2023 19:23:04 GMT
The French beret is often the go-to topper in classic Hollywood movies to turn an actress into a mysterious spy, or to show she's confident and independent or that she's simply adorable as all heck. Give the French credit, their "stupid little hat" is a truly timeless icon. It is absolutely amazing how many actresses, in how many movies have worn one.
Ella Raines (swoon)
Norma, just for NoShear.
If I've been paying attention, Fading Fast, that's your second swoon over Ella now... Speaking of swooning, thanks for the Norma drop: It brought a smile to my face! |
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Post by Fading Fast on Aug 19, 2023 20:26:39 GMT
The French beret is often the go-to topper in classic Hollywood movies to turn an actress into a mysterious spy, or to show she's confident and independent or that she's simply adorable as all heck. Give the French credit, their "stupid little hat" is a truly timeless icon. It is absolutely amazing how many actresses, in how many movies have worn one.
Ella Raines (swoon)
Norma, just for NoShear.
If I've been paying attention, Fading Fast, that's your second swoon over Ella now... Speaking of swooning, thanks for the Norma drop: It brought a smile to my face!
Glad you enjoyed the Norma pic. I thought it was a really nice one of her. |
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Post by NoShear on Aug 19, 2023 20:40:47 GMT
More wearers of the French Beret:
Marlene Dietrich
Marilyn Monroe
Janet Leigh
sagebrush, thought of you with your guy's day currently in progress, possibly prompting this bereted addition here:  |
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Post by sagebrush on Aug 19, 2023 22:02:43 GMT
sagebrush, thought of you with your guy's day currently in progress, possibly prompting this bereted addition here:
Great photo of Vera-Ellen, No Shear! And look; I found one of Ginger Rogers in a mini beret, too!
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Post by Swithin on Aug 20, 2023 0:19:03 GMT
I love Akim Tamiroff's costume in Anthony Adverse (1936).
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Post by BunnyWhit on Aug 20, 2023 1:29:56 GMT
As it turns out, one can dance in a beret as well. Jane Powell does it well in "How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Love You When You Know I've Been a Liar All My Life" from Royal Wedding (1951).
I've been thinking about posting regarding Jane's costume in this number, and the beret conversation seemed to give me additional permission to do so. That little lady certainly stands up to the garish yellow and weird pink with black accents -- well, let's elevate it and say marigold with salmon accented with black patent, shall we? It's awful -- in all the right ways! The zip-back bodice fits perfectly (oh, tailoring, we miss ye), and the gored skirt is a real show stopper. Perhaps it doesn't look like much at the beginning of the number, but when Jane sends that skirt flying, it simply knocks me out. Kudos and many thanks to Helen Rose for putting Jane in that dress.
Fred Astaire is looking the part in this number as well. Rose picked up the marigold again for Fred's shirt, and she paired it with high-waisted royal blue trousers. His checked jacket is navy and maroon, though it tends to read as brown to my eyes, which doesn't bother me. I'd love to view this film on the big screen to see if that check stands up there. Perhaps Fathom and TCM will conspire team up to put it in theaters in 2026 for the 75th anniversary.
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