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Louise and Old Hollywood: Sweet spot 1925-1939
Marlene Dietrich at home for a photo by Jerome Zerbe, 1935. (Weekend Thread)
For a 1928 publicity stunt, Paramount had Louise dress up in “vintage” outfits from 1900 and 1912 to show how trendy her contemporary fashion styles were in comparison. See the “news” feature in the thread.
Carole Lombard in a Paramount fashion photo by Otto Dyar, 1932.
Myrna Loy and Neil Hamilton on the set of The Wet Parade (1932). Also, Friday.
Gene Tierney by Ned Scott for The Shanghai Gesture (1941).
Louise from a portrait by Eugene Robert Richee, 1927.
“Two-toned suits are fashion's smartest street mode this season. Stunning Mary Astor wears a smart suit designed for her by Orry-Kelly. The skirt and body of the jacket are of black gabardine, while sleeves, yoke and front panels are of soft grey.” Photo by Scotty Welbourne, 1941
Loretta Young at fourteen shortly after signing with First National, 1927.
Dorothy Lamour by Eugene Robert Richee, 1938.
Louise demonstrates her rowing style to an unidentified admirer in a publicity still for Rolled Stockings (1927). The lost film featured footage of actual collegiate crew races shot on the San Francisco Bay.
Frances Dee by A.L. “Whitey” Schafer, 1939.
Carole Lombard and John Barrymore for Twentieth Century (1934). Wednesday.
Lona Andre in a Paramount fashion photo, 1933.
Louise and Franz (Francis) Lederer in a still for Pandora’s Box (1929).
Myrna Loy in an MGM fashion photo for Evelyn Prentice (1934). Dolly Tree designed her outfit but sadly the remarkable coat never made it into the film.
Louise in costume for Now We’re in the Air (1927). Photo by Eugene Robert Richee.
Random left field recommendation: Enemy of the People (Kansan Vihollinen), an excellent 8-part Finnish political thriller. Kreeta Salminen is mesmerizing as an investigative journalist digging into the murder at the heart of an elaborate crypto scheme. Stream it on MHz Choice. 👍
Helen Hayes in a beautifully lit still from Arrowsmith (1931).
