Clothes Make the Character: The Role of Wardrobe in Early Motion Pictures

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.

• | Author: Lora Ann Sigler
• | Publisher: McFarland
• | Publication Date: February 16, 2021
• | Number of Pages: 212 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1476681856
• | ISBN-13: 9781476681856